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Forests & PlantsFruticose Lichenz, Lichenologist
- Ph.D., University of the World – Biodiversity
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Lichenology studies the amazingly diverse group of plant-like organisms called lichens. Lichens are found throughout the world and are actually a symbiotic partnership between algae and fungi. Some can live for 100s of years and are important indicators of environmental quality, especially the air we breathe.
- Ph.D., University of the World – Biodiversity
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Lichenology studies the amazingly diverse group of plant-like organisms called lichens. Lichens are found throughout the world and are actually a symbiotic partnership between algae and fungi. Some can live for 100s of years and are important indicators of environmental quality, especially the air we breathe.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsNathan Havill, Molecular Ecologist
- Ph.D., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a molecular ecologist, I use genetic data to study how species interact, including how introduced species move around the world.
- Ph.D., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a molecular ecologist, I use genetic data to study how species interact, including how introduced species move around the world.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsLaurel Haavik, Forest Entomologist
- Ph.D., University of Arkansas
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest entomologist studies the habits of insects that live in forests.
- Ph.D., University of Arkansas
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest entomologist studies the habits of insects that live in forests.
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Forests & PlantsKaren Dillman, Lichenologist
- M.S., Arizona State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A lichenologist is someone who studies lichens in their natural habitat. Lichens are made up of more than one organism, but the main partners are fungi and algae. The fungal partner is the body of the lichen we can see easily in nature, while the algal partner is hidden inside the fungal layers.
- M.S., Arizona State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A lichenologist is someone who studies lichens in their natural habitat. Lichens are made up of more than one organism, but the main partners are fungi and algae. The fungal partner is the body of the lichen we can see easily in nature, while the algal partner is hidden inside the fungal layers.
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InsectsDoug Booher, Ecologist, Entomologist, and Evolutionary Biologist
- Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an ecologist and an entomologist, I study the functional importance native ants provide to ecosystems and the impacts invasive species have on native ant communities. As a taxonomist, I describe new ant species.
- Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an ecologist and an entomologist, I study the functional importance native ants provide to ecosystems and the impacts invasive species have on native ant communities. As a taxonomist, I describe new ant species.
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Active Forest ManagementInsectsEmilee Poole, Entomologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an entomologist, I’m interested in the interactions between plants and insects. I study forest health by looking at native and invasive pests, their impact on our forests, and potential management strategies.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an entomologist, I’m interested in the interactions between plants and insects. I study forest health by looking at native and invasive pests, their impact on our forests, and potential management strategies.
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Forests & PlantsMonika Derrien, Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist studies interactions among individuals, groups, and societies.
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist studies interactions among individuals, groups, and societies.
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WildlifeMariko Yamasaki, Research Wildlife Biologist
- M.S., University of Michigan
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Research wildlife biologists study vertebrates and habitats they occupy to better understand how to ensure their continued presence in an ever-changing world.
- M.S., University of Michigan
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Research wildlife biologists study vertebrates and habitats they occupy to better understand how to ensure their continued presence in an ever-changing world.
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WildlifeJoseph Wunderle, Wildlife Ecologist & Conservation Biologist
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- We study wildlife populations and their relationships with their physical and living environment to identify what might cause populations to increase or decrease. We apply these research findings to help endangered species’ populations to increase.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- We study wildlife populations and their relationships with their physical and living environment to identify what might cause populations to increase or decrease. We apply these research findings to help endangered species’ populations to increase.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeTed Weller, Ecologist
- M.S., Humboldt State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the interaction between animals, their environment, and the weather. In my work, I study how those interactions change among seasons.
- M.S., Humboldt State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the interaction between animals, their environment, and the weather. In my work, I study how those interactions change among seasons.
