This research area aims to understand the biological processes that influence how trees grow, and how the physiological mechanisms of trees regulate ecosystem processes. Main research themes across our faculty include Water, carbon, and nitrogen cycling in forest ecosystems Forest harvest scheduling Landscape planning Resource assessments GIS, GPS, and emerging technologies for forest assessments Forest pests and disturbance ecology Graduate Degrees in Forest Biology Tree growth and the development of forest stands are both controlled by a complex suite of biological and physical factors. The primary goal of the Forest Biology program is to generate and maintain healthy, productive forests by studying basic biological processes that influence forest development and function. The interaction of these processes with each other and with the physical environment also are studied by many of our faculty. Areas of specialization within Forest Biology include biotechnology, ecology, genetics, physiology, silviculture and soils. Integration of areas is encouraged. CURRICULUM Forest Biology can be pursued under the MNR, MS, and PhD degree programs. To pursue Forest Biology as an official area of emphasis, the following courses are required for each degree: Course ID Name Hours* Choose at least 1: FORS 8030 Advanced Tree Physiology 3 FORS 8100 Advanced Forest Ecology 3 Electives: FORS 6210 Forest Health and Protection 3 FORS 8080 Forest Health Seminar Series 1 FORS 8220/L Advances Forest Entomology 3 FORS 8230/D Tree Resistance Mechanisms and Plant Defense Theories 3 FORS 6010/L Silviculture 4 FORS 6777 Precision Silviculture 3 FORS 6030 Regional Silviculture 3 WASR 6000/L Forest Soil Management 3 FANR 8140 Functional Genomics 3 PBIO 6500 Introduction to Gene Technology 3 HORT 8150 Plant Growth and Development 3 *Total of 9 hours required for the area of emphasis. Questions? For general questions about pursuing a graduate degree at Warnell, contact a member of the graduate team: Dr. Jacek Siry, Graduate Coordinator Office: 4-501 Phone: 706-542-3060 Kate deDufour, Graduate Program Administrator Office: 1-217 Phone: 706-542-1183 Prospective students should also contact faculty members for questions specific to this disciplinary area. Please check faculty members’ personal pages for information about their individual research interests and projects to ensure that you are contacting the most relevant ones.
