Purdue University, Department of Forestry & Natural Resources

Forever chemicals are everywhere, but how are they impacting wildlife in nature? FNR's own Marisol Sepulveda, Ty Hoskins and Jason Hoverman are among those investigating PFAS. Here's a look at some of their work and others at Purdue: https://lnkd.in/gVD7-hDv #foreverchemicals #pfas #wildlife #research

On International Day of Forests, we celebrate the importance of all types of forests. As our friends at FAO said "From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people." Learn more about international day of forests and the 2025 theme "Forests and Food" here: https://lnkd.in/eNQKJa95 #forestry #sustainability #foodsecurity #naturalresources #medicine #livelihood #soilfertility #water #habitat #biodiversity #pollinators

Curious what happens to fish when the Chicago River (and others) are dyed green for St. Patty's Day? Our researchers with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and partners at Shedd Aquarium were too. Check out the results of their fish monitoring project in this Chicago Tribune article: https://lnkd.in/g6PyhWuP #fishmonitoring #greatlakes #chicagoriver #habitat #aquaticsciences #fisheries

Don't miss your chance to discuss the latest in wildlife research and best practices at the Indiana chapter of The Wildlife Society meeting on campus at Purdue, March 25-26. Our own professor Dr. Bryan Pijanowski, director of the Center for Global Soundscapes, will offer the keynote speech on "Passive Acoustic Monitoring and Biodiversity Trends in Forested, Grassland, and Coral Reef Systems: Best Practices for Research and Conservation Management" for the Indiana chapter of The Wildlife Society spring meetings on March 25-26 on campus at Purdue. For more on the meeting, its theme "Conservation at a Landscape Scale" and to purchase tickets before the March 21 deadline:?https://lnkd.in/gG8H6HPa Agenda: March 25 Keynote presentation: Dr. Brian Pijanowski, Purdue University Passive Acoustic Monitoring and Biodiversity Trends in Forested, Grassland, and Coral Reef Systems: Best Practices for Research and Conservation Management Invited Presentation: Cassie Hauswald, The Nature Conservancy; Thinking on a Watershed Scale Invited Presentation: @Kody Brock, NASA DEVELOP; Southern Indiana Ecological Conservation: Assessing Canopy Cover Dynamics and Forest Type Groupings in Southern Indiana to Inform Restoration Activities March 26 Submitted presentation: @Janetta Kelly, Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Indiana’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease: A Partner Incentive Program success story, where we are now, and the future of CWD surveillance in Indiana. Flash Talks Emma Johnson; White-tailed Deer Population Post Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Outbreak Celia Parton; Finding Fisher-Friendly Forests Lauren Lee; Surveying Indiana's Small Mammal Communities Using the AHDriFT Camera Trap Method Submitted presentation: Paul Chambon, Purdue University; A Little Time Goes a Long Way: Macrophytes Reduce Fungicide Impact on Aquatic Life Over Time Invited presentation: Michael Spauling; Sentinel Landscapes - Sentinel Landscapes Project Update Submitted presentation: Julia Buchanan-Schwanke, Purdue University; DNA-based Aging Using Telomere Length in Known-age Individuals Flash Talks Elizabeth Nojd; Roosting Behavior and Habitat Selection of Non-breeding White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Indiana. Jong Yoon Jeon; Geographic Information Integrated with Genomic Information for Wildlife Conservation Submitted presentation: Jonathan Brooks, Purdue University; Integrating Epidemiologic, Social, and Economic Dimensions to Manage CWD in Indiana Deer? #soundscapes #wildlife #conservation #research Purdue University Purdue Agriculture Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana Wildlife Federation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

In this episode of A Woodland Management Moment, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee explores the unique characteristics of north-facing slopes. These shaded hillsides remain cooler and moister for much of the year, creating an ideal habitat for moisture-loving tree species such as Northern Red Oak, tulip tree, sugar maple and black maple. They also support a rich understory of shade-tolerant shrubs and diverse plant life. #forestry #northfacingslopes #oak #maple #tuliptree #forestmanagement #forestecosystems #understory #shrubs

Learn more about how AI is impacting forest ecology research as our own Jingjing Liang shares on the Modeling Talk Series - Tracking Migration and Biodiversity with Advanced Computing, March 11 at noon ET: https://lnkd.in/gRKAXEZ8. Streaming live on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/geuGxzWt Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the study of forest ecosystems, enabling researchers to analyze vast amounts of biodiversity and environmental data with unprecedented precision. This presentation explores how AI-driven methodologies, including machine learning and advanced computing, are transforming forest migration research. By leveraging global datasets and computational power, we uncover patterns of forest shifts, assess biodiversity changes, and predict future ecological trends. The integration of AI into forestry science not only enhances conservation efforts but also provides valuable insights for policymakers, industries, and communities reliant on forest ecosystems. This talk will highlight key findings from global research initiatives, such as the Forest Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (FACAI) and Science-i, demonstrating AI’s critical role in understanding and managing the dynamic nature of our forests in the face of environmental change.

Did you know that you can measure a tree from your iPhone? The iForester app, created by Drs. Song Zhang, Cheryl Qian and Songlin Fei does just that: https://lnkd.in/geagRghd The next step is to train the app to measure merchantable and total tree height, which, in conjunction with diameter, will allow an estimation of volume. #forestry #forestmanagement #trees #treemeasurement

It's hard to believe it has been two weeks since we hosted a record crowd at the Indiana chapter of American Fisheries Society meeting on campus. The conference also had a record turnout for podium presentations (17) and posters (18). A full photo gallery is available here: https://lnkd.in/ghTMsf38 Award winners were: Best Professional presentation: Jacob Hosen; Indiana Freshwater Mussel Fatty Acid and Stable Isotope Content Linked to Species and Watershed Land Cover at a Site Best Student Presentation: Jelsie Kerr; Oxythermal Habitat Conditions of Indiana Cisco in Southern Limits of Distribution Best Professional Poster: Tyler Hoskins; Bioaccumulation of “Forever Chemicals” in Common Gamefish from Biosolids Impacted Ponds: Potential for Human Dietary PFAS Exposures Best Student Poster: Francis Kudwa; An Evaluation of Fish Spawning on Proposed Sites for Nearshore Rocky Reef Construction in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron #fisheries #aquaticsciences #conferences #posters #presentations #fish #ponds #habitat

"Our goal is to study the impacts of long-term forest management on public and private lands within the Central Hardwood Region." Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment project coordinator Kat Shay. Learn more about this 100-year experimental study in this feature from Hoosier Ag Today: https://lnkd.in/gFNxFCrm #forestry #forestmanagement #centralhardwoodregion

On World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the many impacts our faculty, staff and students have had on the wildlife field and conservation community over the years. Today, we highlight our Help the Hellbender team, which was recently honored with the Friends of Conservation Award, presented by the The National Association of Conservation Districts. More: https://lnkd.in/gmRWw9n9 Thank you to our many partners (tagged below) who are a key part of the Help the Hellbender program. #easternhellbender #endangeredspecies #conservation #wildlife #partnership #farmershelpinghellbenders #helpthehellbender Purdue Agriculture Purdue University Columbian Park Zoo CRAWFORD COUNTY CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION CRAWFORD COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Fort Wayne Zoo HARRISON COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION Indianapolis Zoo Indiana Department of Environmental Management Indiana Department of Natural Resources FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES, KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden USDA-NRCS The Ohio State University State of Kentucky-Nature Preserves Sam Shine Foundation Texas Tech University The Nature Conservancy Thomas More University United States Government Fish & Wildlife Service WASHINGTON COUNTY CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT