Category: The Scientists of Austin Cary Forest
A Passion for Conservation
A feature story about Hope Miller and her love for conservation. Hope Miller is a junior at the University of Florida majoring in forest resources and conservation. Miller is an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Raelene Crandall's lab at the University of Florida where she studies the effects of prescribed burn in the pine savanna ecosystem. ...
To Know is to Grow
A feature story about Dr. Jen Fill and her contributions to the forest. Dr. Jen Fill is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Florida where she studies how prescribed fire affects forests, plant growth, and conservation. Dr. Fill's passion is to study the relationship between fire and snakes. Out at Austin Cary Forest, Dr. ...
Protecting the Pines
A feature story about Drs. Jason Vogel and Rosvel Bracho-Garillo and the work they do to protect pine trees. Dr. Jason Vogel is an assistant professor and Dr. Rosvel Bracho-Garillo is a research assistant scientists both in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida. The pair works together to study ...
Forest Genetics
A feature story about Dr. Don Rockwood, a forest geneticist. Dr. Don Rockwood's impact can be seen all across the University of Florida campus and the state of Florida alike. Dr. Rockwood has conducted research over the last 40 years that has had positive impacts on citrus greening and climate change. However, his main research ...
Forestry has Ecological, Social, and Economic Qualities
A feature story about Scott Sager and his interest in forestry's three qualities. Scott Sager is forester who is responsible for managing University of Florida's Austin Cary Forest. Sager also has academic responsibilities at the University where he teaches and advises students in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. In his involvement with managing ...
Freshwater Fires
A feature story about Dr. Shirley Baker and her pursuits to understand the effects of fire on freshwater species. Dr. Baker is an associate professor in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida where she specializes in fisheries and aquatic sciences. Her research focuses on the marine species and their ...
The Power of Pollinators
A photo essay story about how Dr. Rachel Mallinger's work with pollinators crosses paths with land conservation at Austin Cary Forest. Rachel Mallinger is an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology where she studies pollinator ecology and conservation. Out at Austin Cary Forest, Dr. Mallinger studies how land conservation practices, such as ...