Graduate Degree Programs
M.S., M.P.S. or Ph.D. in Ecology and Ecosystems
The Ecology and Ecosystems area of study focuses on the structure, function, dynamics, and resilience of terrestrial ecosystems, at a range of scales, from tree genetics and plant physiology to landscape ecology, modeling and remote sensing.
Because functioning and resilient ecosystems are central to human well-being, research opportunities in this area of study address a diversity of topics that help us better understand and enhance the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems in a rapidly changing world.
Participating Faculty
- Colin M. Beier; cbeier@esf.edu
forest ecosystem and landscape ecology, social-ecological systems, climate change, ecosystem services, landscape change modeling, resilience, adaptive management, resource governance, applied geoinformatics - Eddie Bevilacqua; ebevilacqua@esf.edu
sampling/inventory, biometrics, forest mensuration, growth and yield modeling, applied statistics, GIS/spatial analysis, forest ecology, landscape ecology, ecological modeling, tree-ring science, quantitative silviculture - Russell D. Briggs; rdbriggs@esf.edu
forest ecology, watershed ecology, soils, ecosystem services, watershed management, forest soils, silviculture - John E. Drake; jedrake@esf.edu
Tree physiology, forest ecology, global climate change, ecosystem nutrient and C cycling, soils gas fluxes, tree water use - René Germain; rhgermai@esf.edu
forest health, policy, silviculture, forest management and operations, forest management for renewable energy, watershed management, sustainable forestry systems - Mariann T. Johnston; mjohnston@esf.edu
forest ecology, soils, biogeochemistry, forest health, silviculture - Christopher A. Nowak; canowak@esf.edu
vegetation management, silviculture and forest ecology, production ecology and plant ecophysiology, invasive exotic plant control, biogeography and cultural landscapes, sustainable management and certification systems - John C. Stella; stella@esf.edu
riparian and stream ecology, restoration ecology, watershed management, ecological modeling, tree-ring science, river restoration, arid-land and Mediterranean ecosystems - Timothy A. Volk; tavolk@esf.edu
silviculture, forest management for renewable energy, biomass and bioenergy, energy, agroforestry, phytoremediation, management and sustainability of short rotation woody crops, life cycle analysis, ecophysiology, international forestry - Ruth D. Yanai; rdyanai@esf.edu
Multiple-element limitation in northern hardwood ecosystems, quantifying uncertainty in ecosystem studies, and REDD+ carbon accounting for climate mitigation
For details on doctoral and masters programs, download the Graduate Student Handbook for The Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management. Hard copies are available from the FNRM office.