Forests & Plants
Kerry Britton, Forest Pathologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest pathologist studies tree diseases. These diseases are caused by many of the same kinds of microorganisms that make humans sick, such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest pathologist studies tree diseases. These diseases are caused by many of the same kinds of microorganisms that make humans sick, such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
Jack Butler, Vegetation Ecologist
- Ph.D., Texas A&M University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Vegetation ecologists study structure, function, and dynamics of plants and plant communities. I also look at how the characteristics of plant communities might be influenced by natural and human-caused disturbances.
- Ph.D., Texas A&M University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Vegetation ecologists study structure, function, and dynamics of plants and plant communities. I also look at how the characteristics of plant communities might be influenced by natural and human-caused disturbances.
Brett J. Butler, Research Forester
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester is a scientist who studies the patterns and processes impacting forests. My work focuses on the human dimensions of forests and specifically the people and organizations who own and manage forest.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester is a scientist who studies the patterns and processes impacting forests. My work focuses on the human dimensions of forests and specifically the people and organizations who own and manage forest.
Tom Brandeis, Research Forester
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forester, I inventory, monitor, and assess forest resources.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forester, I inventory, monitor, and assess forest resources.
Don C. Bragg, Project Leader & Research Forester
- Ph.D., Utah State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Foresters study many aspects of trees and forests, from traditional silviculture to carbon storage to the relationship between humans and trees. My forestry research concentrates on the ecology and management of pine forests in the southern United States.
- Ph.D., Utah State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Foresters study many aspects of trees and forests, from traditional silviculture to carbon storage to the relationship between humans and trees. My forestry research concentrates on the ecology and management of pine forests in the southern United States.
Gary Bentrup, Research Landscape Planner
- Master of Landscape Architecture, Utah State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study agroforestry. Agroforestry is the use of trees to provide multiple benefits to society.
- Master of Landscape Architecture, Utah State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study agroforestry. Agroforestry is the use of trees to provide multiple benefits to society.
Mike Battaglia, Research Forester
- Ph.D., Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies how trees establish and grow in a forest.
- Ph.D., Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies how trees establish and grow in a forest.
Dale Bartos, Plant Ecologist
- Ph.D., Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A plant ecologist studies plants and how they function on the landscape.
- Ph.D., Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A plant ecologist studies plants and how they function on the landscape.
Julie A. Arnold, Forestry Technician
- B.S., Clemson University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forestry technician in the research field, my work is a balance of field work (i.e., collecting samples, taking measurements, and downloading dataloggers), lab work (i.e., sample preparation and analysis), and data processing (i.e., creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs).
- B.S., Clemson University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forestry technician in the research field, my work is a balance of field work (i.e., collecting samples, taking measurements, and downloading dataloggers), lab work (i.e., sample preparation and analysis), and data processing (i.e., creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs).
Dexter Strother, Forest & Soil Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forest and soil ecologist, I am interested in how forest management practices impact soils.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forest and soil ecologist, I am interested in how forest management practices impact soils.
