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Paulette Ford, Research Ecologist
FireForests & PlantsInsectsWildlife- Ph.D., University of Arizona
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
- Ph.D., University of Arizona
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Brian E. Dickerson, Wildlife Biologist
FireInsectsWildlife- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
Wayne J. Arendt, Research Ornithologist
Forests & PlantsInsectsWildlife- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study disturbance ecology, climate change, conservation and management of Neotropical resident and migratory bird communities, and invasive species.
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study disturbance ecology, climate change, conservation and management of Neotropical resident and migratory bird communities, and invasive species.
Kathy Smith, Research Laboratory Technician
Forests & PlantsInsects- M.S., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a laboratory technician, I use molecular biology techniques to study forest pests and pathogens, as well as, how trees defend themselves against these pests and pathogens.
- M.S., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a laboratory technician, I use molecular biology techniques to study forest pests and pathogens, as well as, how trees defend themselves against these pests and pathogens.
Rima Lucardi, Plant, Molecular, & Invasion Ecologist
Forests & PlantsWildlife- Ph.D., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies low organisms interact with each other and the environment. I use genetic tools to answer ecological questions related to plants and invasive species.
- Ph.D., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies low organisms interact with each other and the environment. I use genetic tools to answer ecological questions related to plants and invasive species.
Kenneth L. Clark, Research Forester
FireForests & PlantsInsectsWater- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
Grizelle Gonzalez, Soil Ecologist
Forests & PlantsInsectsSoil- Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how living and nonliving factors (and their interactions) affect the functioning of the soil environment.
- Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how living and nonliving factors (and their interactions) affect the functioning of the soil environment.
Michael Ulyshen, Research Entomologist
Insects- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an entomologist, I study how insects impact forest health, and how insects are affected by forest management activities.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an entomologist, I study how insects impact forest health, and how insects are affected by forest management activities.
Nathan Schiff, Entomologist
Insects- Ph.D., University of Illinois
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An entomologist studies the biology, natural history and control of insects. I am interested in how tree-feeding insects use microbes to help them digest wood.
- Ph.D., University of Illinois
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An entomologist studies the biology, natural history and control of insects. I am interested in how tree-feeding insects use microbes to help them digest wood.
Justin Runyon, Entomologist
Insects- Penn State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Entomologists study insects. I mostly study how insects interact with plants, especially insects that feed on plants.
- Penn State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Entomologists study insects. I mostly study how insects interact with plants, especially insects that feed on plants.