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In a way, they are the faces of Warnell. They are the first people you meet when you come for a tour. They might check you in at a Warnell event. Often, they are the first ones to arrive and the last ones to leave.

They are our… Read Article

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When we get sick, our bodies launch a defense.

It’s a similar story with trees. But while these plants don’t have an immune system like humans, they do have a chemical response that helps protect from invading organisms. It’s this defense mechanism that Caterina Villari is exploring.… Read Article

Opportunity to take part in international project offered new perspectives on research

The cloud forests of Mexico hold many secrets.

Occasional visitors to these lush forests—unique ecosystems located in high elevations—are welcomed by sprawling tree canopies, the… Read Article

The idea began to take shape in John Maerz’s Animal Behavior class.

Lizzy Ashley, an undergraduate Honors student majoring in… Read Article

A senior javelin thrower on the men’s track and field team, Alejandro Collins is passionate about environmentalism and human rights, which he attributes partly to growing up in Latin America. He follows the motto “more than my sport,” meaning that life is greater than sports. “We all need to set… Read Article

Women are essential to the future of forestry.

That was the message brought home to 65 participants at the first Woman Landowner Symposium, which… Read Article

The students make their way around the research site, noting places for observation and questions that might come up.    Suddenly, a sharp noise cuts through their quiet murmurs.  … Read Article

If part of being successful is asking the right questions, then Shelda Owens got off to an early start.

In middle school, inspired by a television show that featured daring mountain rescues, she wrote a letter to the U.S. Forest Service to learn more about working in forestry. The Mount… Read Article

Sink your hand into a pile of marsh mud and you’ll find an array of plant material, nutrients and minerals. The colors you see can change depending on the soil and where you found it.

It’s… Read Article