University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources

We are excited to announce a series of new faculty positions! Several of these positions are part of a cluster hire in the general area of sustainable forestry and innovations in forest-based economies. Successful candidates will have opportunities to collaborate in several cross-campus initiatives including Precision Agriculture and Forestry, Precision One-Health, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability and Advanced BioMaterials, and Resilient Infrastructure. - Assistant/Associate Professor of Natural Capital and Supply Chain Modeling - Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability Sciences - Assistant/Associate Outreach Professor of Wildlife Management - Assistant/Associate Outreach Professor of Natural Resources Science Communication - Assistant/Associate Professor of Precision Forestry - Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomaterials Learn more about the current openings and links to the application portal at https://lnkd.in/gZQaFj6F

FANR1200 Natural History of Georgia students welcomed high schoolers from Oconee County to showcase what they’ve learned this semester. From soil science and bird calls to venomous snakes and tree ID, teams presented their topics in an engaging and creative ways. The event not only gave our students practice presenting, but more importantly introduced high schoolers to the exciting field of natural resources. #Warnell #uga #naturalresources

Join us in welcoming Dr. Claire Teitelbaum as a new Assistant Unit Leader with the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit! Her research investigates wildlife movement, behavior and population dynamics in relation to habitat, climate, and infectious diseases. With post-doctoral experience at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA Ames Research Center, she brings a wealth of expertise to Warnell. #Warnell #faculty #uga

The National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor Mike Chamberlain hopes his research and communication efforts will raise awareness about what landowners, managers, and hunters can do to conserve wild turkeys around the country. #warnell #turkey #research

?? Georgia Agriculture Alert!??The invasive spotted lanternfly?(SLF) has been detected in our state for the first time. While SLFs pose no direct health risk to humans, they threaten Georgia's agriculture industry—especially crops like grapevines, apples, and peaches. This time of year, you may see adult SLFs with distinctive gray-brown and red-spotted wings. Their feeding weakens plants, causing sap loss, wilting, and dieback, while also promoting black sooty mold. If you see a SLF, take immediate action and: 1. Take a clear picture of the pest. 2. Kill it. 3. Report your sighting at: https://lnkd.in/g5hU7jRS More info: https://lnkd.in/g4tyanJq SLF infographic: https://lnkd.in/gqEmNwYJ #warnell #outreach #invasive #spottedlanternfly Georgia Forestry Commission UGA Cooperative Extension Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

In 2023-2024, Georgia has seen unprecedented southern pine beetle (SPB) outbreaks, with over 1,600 spots identified. SPB can devastate pine forests, and healthy pine trees are attacked when SPB populations are at epidemic levels. To address this growing threat, Warnell and the Georgia Forestry Commission have teamed up to offer statewide presentations on managing SPB risk. We’ll continue these efforts in 2025 and have just released a new outreach publication with best practices to help prevent SPB damage. Learn more about southern pine beetles and effective forestry management strategies to combat outbreaks at: https://warnell.cc/SPB_Pub #warnell #pinebeetle #forestry #publication #outreach

Congratulations to Dr. Michel Kohl on being named a 2024 Fellow of The Wildlife Society! Kohl is an expert in the spatial ecology of wildlife, leading studies on species management and conservation across the western and southeastern U.S. He is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of wildlife professionals—advising both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as serving as a mentor in TWS’ Native Student Professional Development Program. Kohl has been a member of TWS since 2008 and currently serves as President-elect of the Georgia Chapter of TWS. Photo credit: Katie Perkins/TWS #Warnell #kudos #tws

Join us for the next installment of the Warnell Seminar Series this Thurs. 11/14 at 3:30pm in Building 1-304 or via Zoom. We’re excited to host Elena Ramos Elvira, a biologist and PhD student from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Elena is a visiting scholar with Dr. Sonia Hernández and her research is focused on how plastic affects urban bird populations. #warnell #seminar #georgia #ornithologu

Know a landowner, farmer, conservationist, or forester who wants to maximize the potential of their forested areas? Invite them to join Dr. Stephen Kinane at AgCredit Georgia's inaugural field day with presentations and discussions on hardwood and pine, silviculture and grazing, and land management. The event is free to attend but RSVP is required by emailing [email protected] or calling 706-401-0371. #Warnell #Forestry #FieldDay #agriculture

Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Join us on Wednesday, November 13 for our Financial Education Workshop, where we’ll dive into "Investing for Beginners." Whether you're new to investing or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, this session is a great place to start! Come build your knowledge and connect with others who are on the same journey! #FinancialEducation #Investing101 #UGA