Now Hiring Researcher 5
The University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources seeks a Researcher 5 to support research into forest carbon estimation and modeling in support of the United States’ National Forest Inventory and Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The researcher will work with scientists from the University of Minnesota and USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Forest Inventory and Analysis Program’s Carbon Science Research Group.
In the Star Tribune: "Can the BCWA be saved from fire – by fire?"
In his article for the Star Tribune, Dennis Anderson's covers the environmental need for and legislative barriers to using prescribed fires to care for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. University of Minnesota Professor and Researcher Lee Frelich and Cloquet Forestry Center Research Forester Lane Johnson provide key scientific information for the article.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - Semester Highlight: Tree Ascension Group
From the Spring 2023 edition of Forest Scene: The Tree Ascension Group (TAG) helps students practice safely – and confidently – climbing trees, including scaling nearly 60 feet up the cottonwood across the lawn from Green Hall.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - Alumnus Spotlight: Steve Cook, '75
From the Spring 2023 edition of Forest Scene: Alumnus Steve Cook, Class of 1975, shares memories from his time at the U of M and career in urban forestry, as well the impact the Forestry Department had on him.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - From Students to Experts: Speaking With Your Audience
From the Spring 2023 edition of Forest Scene: Forest Resources Professor and Extension Specialist Charlie Blinn shares communication tips.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - FNRM Student Spotlight: Adam Langer
From the Spring 2023 edition of Forest Scene: Junior Adam Langer shares how he balances majoring in Forest and Natural Resource Management (B.S.) at the U with working full-time for an excavation company in Wisconsin.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - ESPM Student Spotlight: Kylee Gregory
From the Spring 2023 edition of Forest Scene: UMN junior Kylee Gregory talks about majoring in Environmental Sciences Policy and Management (B.S.) and the many opportunities it offers to help make the world a better place.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - Faculty Retirement: Paul Bolstad
From the Spring 2023 edition of the Forest Scene newsletter: a profile of professor Dr. Paul Bolstad, who has retired after 30 years with the Department of Forest Resources.
Forest Scene, Spring 2023 - Department Message
From the Spring 2023 edition of the Forest Scene newsletter: A letter from Dr. Kristen Nelson, Professor and Interim Head of the Department of Forest Resources, to our community.
Forest Scene Newsletter - Spring 2023 Edition
The Spring 2023 edition of the Forest Scene newsletter is out, featuring stories, tips, and insights from our community of experts and students.