Doctorate of Philosophy

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Sustainable Forest Management is intended for persons seeking careers in teaching and/or research. The program emphasizes strong research specialization while maintaining an understanding and appreciation of broader management and resource use issues. The dissertation and associated research play a dual role by enabling the student to develop in-depth knowledge of specific technical areas, while at the same time gaining experience in conceptualizing, planning, conducting, and reporting a major research project. PhD students choose from one of the six SFM areas of concentration.

 

Areas of concentration

Forest Operations Planning and Management

Planning, organizing, and executing forest plans; enhancing supply chain efficiency and improving international competitiveness

Contacts: Woodam Chung (Lead), Francisca BelartKevin LyonsBogdan Strimbu, Heesung Woo

 

Forest Policy Analysis and Economics

Analyzing tradeoffs in the forest and resource policy decision process; public land use policy; interpretations of regulations; markets for forest products; forest certification; theoretical and applied research related to ecosystem services

Contacts: Mindy Crandall (Lead), Andres Susaeta

 

Forest Biometrics and Geomatics

Modeling tree and stand development; forest data sampling and monitoring methods; forest measurements and assessments; mapping and data management technologies

Contacts: Michael Wing (Lead), Temesgen HailemariamJim KiserBogdan Strimbu

 

Silviculture, Fire, Forest Health and Biodiversity

Manipulating site productivity and vegetation to achieve management objectives, from restoration to intensive timber production; fire ecology and fire management; forest ecosystem health

Contacts: Matt Powers (Lead), John Bailey, Chris DunnCarlos Gonzalez-BeneckeJim KiserJared LeBoldusJohn Punches, Jim Rivers, Mark Swanson

 

Forest Soil and Watershed Processes

Understanding watershed conditions and processes in forested ecosystems and the effects of management activities; evaluating and improving soil and water quality and related practices and policies for forest operations

Contacts: Catalina Segura (Lead), Kevin BladonJeff Hatten, Georgia Seyfried

 

Engineering for Sustainable Forestry

Designing forest operations to achieve sustainable forest management objectives; ecological restoration operations; road design and construction

Contacts: Kevin Lyons (Lead), Francisca BelartBen LeshchinskyMichael OlsenCatalina SeguraMichael Wing