"I chose this program because I believe that there are many people who are looking for a way to work in the outdoors, and Warnell is the place to learn how." — Jack DeRochers, forestry major
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Researchers studying lake sturgeon in Northwest Georgia’s Coosa River have found evidence that the fish may be reproducing for the first time since they were wiped out in the 1970s.
The discovery was made earlier this year, as a team of…
Read Full ArticleI conduct trans-disciplinary investigations of water quality issues in collaboration with faculty from Crop and Soil Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Entomology, Geography, Geology, Marine Sciences, and other programs. Investigators of water resource issues at the University of Georgia are… Read Bio
Priscilla Smith peers into a group of holly bushes on the University of Georgia's South Campus. Nestled between the leaves, she spies a young Joro spider clinging to its web. With her hand, she gently guides the spider into a plastic container—web and…
New project examines economic aspects of this popular land-preservation tool
For conservation easements set up to protect working forests, 30 may be a magic number.
Students are getting first-hand experience with species management and sustainability thanks to a multi-year partnership between paper and packaging supplier DS Smith and the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.
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Full Time, Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Fort Collins or Colorado Springs, Fri, 08/12/2022 - 9:05am
Fort Collins position --- Incumbent will work with a small team to alleviate wildlife damage along the I-25 corridor. Work includes assisting ranchers and farms with prairie dog and ground squirrel damage to crops. Much of the work is urban and suburban damage abatement to protect property and…
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Watkinsville, Fri, 08/12/2022 - 8:58am
Washington Farms is a prominent agritourism farm in the state of Georgia, and we are currently seeking students who have a passion for the outdoors, recreation, tourism and agriculture to join our team this fall! Our fall season starts in late September and runs through early November. During…
Full Time Sewanee, Fri, 08/12/2022 - 8:55am
Provides overall leadership, direction, oversight, and promotion of the environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives and practices provided by the University of the South. This includes collaboration between OESS staff and the wider university community including senior…
