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Michael R. Bridgen
Professor

257 Ranger School Road
P.O. Box 48
Wanakena, NY 13695

Phone: (315) 848-2566
Email: bridgen@esf.edu

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Highest Education

PhD, Michigan State University, Forest Genetics and Tree Physiology, 1979

Areas of Study

Silviculture, Ecophysiology, and Restoration Forestry

Courses Taught

FTC 105, Tree and Forest Biology
FTC 200, Dendrology
FTC 208, Spatial Analysis of Forest Resources (photogrammetry)
FTC 211, Silviculture
FTC 215, Timber Harvesting, Transportation, and Utilization (Structure and Growth)

Sample Publications

Bridgen, M. R. and John Solan, Sr.  2002.  Performance of fall-lifted red pine seedlings.  The New York Forest Owner 40(2):20-22.

Bridgen, M. R.  2003  Establishing and maintaining healthy stands of Brown Ash.   Presented at Sixth Annual New England Tribal Environmental Training Conference. May 12-15, 2003.  University of Maine, Presque Isle.  Presque Isle, Maine.

Bridgen, M. R. and E. C. Easton. 2004. Forest Inventory Analysis Report of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Akwesasne, Hogansburg, New York. September.

Bridgen, M. R. and T. I McAbee. 2005 Stand analysis and recommendations for the Micmac Tribe Brown ash management area. Presque Isle, Maine. 53 p.

Bridgen, Michael R. 2006. Forest Inventory Analysis Supplemental Report. St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Hogansburg, New York. July.

Bridgen, M. R. 2009. Seven-year results of testing paper mill residual sludge as a soil ameliorant of iron mine tailings. Presented at Seventh North American Forest Ecology Workshop. June 22-26, 2009. Utah State University, Logan, Utah.

Bridgen, M.R. 2009. Experimental black ash plantings established and maintained by Ranger School students. Presented at Second Black Ash Center Meeting. June 15-16, 2009. ESF Ranger School, Wanakena, New York.

Awards

• SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2003
• Intertribal Timber Council Earle R. Wilcox Memorial Individual Achievement Award, 2004