Forests & Plants
Marla R. Emery, Geographer
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Geography includes many different things like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maps. However, one important focus of geography is the relationship between people and nature – how human beings and their activities affect nature and how nature affects human beings.
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Geography includes many different things like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maps. However, one important focus of geography is the relationship between people and nature – how human beings and their activities affect nature and how nature affects human beings.
Mike Dockry, Research Forest & Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison
- Member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forester/social scientist studies how people and communities use, manage, and think about their forests and sustainability.
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison
- Member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forester/social scientist studies how people and communities use, manage, and think about their forests and sustainability.
Lindsay Campbell, Social Scientist
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Human geographers study how people interact with places. With my focus on nature and geography, I examine the relationships between humans and the environment. I’m particularly interested in the construction of nature in cities and the role of people and organizations in stewardship of the urban environment.
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Human geographers study how people interact with places. With my focus on nature and geography, I examine the relationships between humans and the environment. I’m particularly interested in the construction of nature in cities and the role of people and organizations in stewardship of the urban environment.
David Bengston, Environmental Futurist
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Futurists explore a range of possible desirable future situations. Futures develop foresight – insight into how and why the future could be different from today – and use foresight to make better decisions today.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Futurists explore a range of possible desirable future situations. Futures develop foresight – insight into how and why the future could be different from today – and use foresight to make better decisions today.
Upekala Wijayratne, Ecologist
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a scientist working at the intersection of research and management, applying what we learn from research to land management.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a scientist working at the intersection of research and management, applying what we learn from research to land management.
Jose Henriquez-Santos, Forest Landscape Architect
- B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- USDA Forest Service
- A forest landscape architect develops and designs recreation sites and outdoor spaces for the Forest Service (e.g., such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, etc.). We also assess how projects affect the historic and natural scenery in the forest, as well as ensure the implementation of the Architectural Barriers Act throughout facilities and recreation areas.
- B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- USDA Forest Service
- A forest landscape architect develops and designs recreation sites and outdoor spaces for the Forest Service (e.g., such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, etc.). We also assess how projects affect the historic and natural scenery in the forest, as well as ensure the implementation of the Architectural Barriers Act throughout facilities and recreation areas.
Jonathan Pacheco, Civil Engineer
- B.S., California State University
- USDA Forest Service
- A civil engineer works with others to identify solutions to problems that occur in the forests.
- B.S., California State University
- USDA Forest Service
- A civil engineer works with others to identify solutions to problems that occur in the forests.
Jamie Klebanski, Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist (SNRS) – Recreation
- M.S., Duquesne University
- USDA Forest Service
- An SNRS-Recreation leads a team of resource professionals who maintain and protect recreational opportunities on national forests. Some examples include trails, campgrounds, and day use areas.
- M.S., Duquesne University
- USDA Forest Service
- An SNRS-Recreation leads a team of resource professionals who maintain and protect recreational opportunities on national forests. Some examples include trails, campgrounds, and day use areas.
Emily Platt, Forest Supervisor
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- Forest supervisors are “line officers” responsible for everything that occurs in a national forest. I have the honor of guiding forest management on an incredible national forest landscape for a range of issues from vegetation and wildfire management to recreation and roads.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- Forest supervisors are “line officers” responsible for everything that occurs in a national forest. I have the honor of guiding forest management on an incredible national forest landscape for a range of issues from vegetation and wildfire management to recreation and roads.
Christina Mead, Botanist & Invasive Species Coordinator
- B.S., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- As a botanist, I focus on the identification and management of native plants and their communities as well as management of invasive species to protect habitat.
- B.S., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- As a botanist, I focus on the identification and management of native plants and their communities as well as management of invasive species to protect habitat.
