Clemson Forest Health

09/23/2024

‼️New paper alert!!📣‼️

See our newest article published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by Clemson FNR | Clemson Extension's own Katy Crout Moretti. Katy did this work while getting her MS in Forest Resources in the Clemson Forest Health lab and found significant spatial relationships between attacking beetles, tree hosts, and patterns of infection by laurel wilt. We're excited to see what she does next!

Abstract. The laurel wilt disease complex is a destructive combination of a non-native beetle vector [redbay ambrosia beetle (RAB), Xyleborus glabratus Eic

08/11/2024

So proud of the people who come through this lab. Crystal Anderson, a former MS student in the forest health lab, was nominated to write an article on navigating wildlife and forestry careers with Autism.

From the article, "There were times when setbacks led to frustration and self-doubt. However, each challenge was an opportunity to learn and grow. I learned to be patient with myself, to celebrate small victories, and to view setbacks as temporary obstacles rather than insurmountable barriers."

Crystal is now a Wildlife Biologist with the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center while also getting her PhD in Forest Resources showcasing her continued passion and drive for conserving our nation's natural resources. Thank you for all you do, Crystal!

TWS member discusses the importance of self-advocacy for neurodivergent individuals

04/05/2024

Hot off the press!! "Response of Ips bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to prescribed fire in South Carolina" is out today in Forest Ecology and Management!

03/03/2024

Come see what is so great about the Clemson Experimental Forest. At almost 18k acres, CEF is the largest experimental forest adjacent to a university campus. Join Clemson Extension on April 6 to see all the amazing things we're doing in the CEF!

Join us at Forest Fest on April 6th, 2024 to Celebrate the Education, Research, & Recreation of the Clemson Experimental Forest.

Event Details:

- Date: April 6th, 2024, 9am-Noon

- Location: North Forest (Issaqueena), Clemson Experimental Forest

- Admission: Free and open to the public; no registration required

How to Get Involved:

Sign up: https://bit.ly/3SWgCcp

- Exhibitors: Showcase your organization/services and engage with attendees.

- Volunteers: Play a vital role in event coordination and ex*****on.

- Visitors: Explore various activities and learn about the forest ecosystem.

- Community/Industry Partners: Collaborate with us to support and promote
forest conservation and education.

- Research/Student Orgs: Share your work and network.

02/27/2024

Very proud to be a member of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) who is making huge strides in equity and inclusion at the World Congress - held this year in Stockholm, Sweden. The CU Forest Health Lab is looking forward to working with amazing researchers from the Global South!

The Congress, set in Stockholm from June 23-29, is not only a testament to the diversity of voices in the forest sector but also an important move towards a more inclusive future that aligns with the…

02/09/2024

"I picked natural resources because I love the outdoors and being able to make decisions that make a difference in the environment and the communities we serve. I wanted one moment in time when I was more than I thought I could be. The BLM gave me lots of those moments that will last for an eternity."

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08/19/2023

S.C. beekeepers and the public should be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets after the invasive insect was discovered in Georgia.

08/14/2023

Congratulations to Prabina Sharma and all the summer graduates! You are the best part of this job 💖

07/15/2023

This your friendly neighborhood forest health lab here with your annual late July PSA: fall webworms are temporary. Lighting your tree on fire to kill them is forever. Please don't light your trees on fire 🐛

06/27/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Spotted Lanternfly Strategic Planning Working Group has released the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Five-Year Strategy for fiscal years 2024-2028. Steven Long, President of the National Plant Board and co-chair of the SLF working group said, “The National Plant Board believes that this renewed and refocused approach to managing spotted lanternfly will buy us the time needed to solve this plant pest riddle.” Read more at the link below. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/bulletins/36208e7?reqfrom=share

06/25/2023

Very proud of our most recent paper coming out of the Clemson Forest Health lab. This was a multi-year collaboration with wonderful folks across the world to look at ways we can support women in forest health. This work has also led to sessions and workshops at international meetings as well as the beginnings of a mentorship program. We made sure that this paper was published Open Access through Forest Policy and Economics so it's available to anyone so please read and share! We're very excited to see what else this research inspires!

Inclusion of women in the forest entomology and forest pathology workforce has been a difficult journey. While policies and resources exist for organi…

06/08/2023

Congratulations to Prabina Sharma for defending her MS thesis yesterday! Prabina cut a *ton* (literally) of Callery pear to create a biomass equation for the invasive tree to help quantify the effects of Callery pear on the landscape. She also conducted the first community scale assessment of Callery pear pollinators in the southeast to work towards understanding the rapid spread of Callery pear. We are so excited to see Prabina blossom as a researcher! 🌸