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Prior Positions:
2019-Present Associate Dean for Outreach, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1996-2019 Public Service Faculty, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
1993-1996 Technology Transfer Specialist, USDA Forest Service, National Agroforestry Center, Lincoln, NE.
1991-1993 Assistant Community Forester, Nebraska Forest Service, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.
1988-1989 Research Technician III, School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
1985-1987 Agroforestry Specialist, U.S. Peace Corps, Bureau of Forest Development, Sudipen, La Union, Philippines.
Referred Publications
Silva Dos Santos, M., Kelsey, K., Fuhrman, N., & Irwin, K. (2020). Animals in Environmental Education: Assessing Individuals' Emotional Reactions to Interactions with Wildlife. Journal of Agricultural Education, 61, 61-77. doi:10.5032/jae.2020.04061
Irwin, K.M. & Fuhrman, N. (2016). Fifteen years of research on animals in education. Journal of Interpretation Research
Irwin, K. M. 1995. Late season nitrogen fertilization: Application in Southern Nurseries. IN: Landis,T.D.; Cregg, B.M., (tech. coords.) National Proceedings, Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations. Gen.Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-365. Portland, OR; USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. pp. 98-101.
Online Publications
2020. Irwin, K., & Stallard, J. Sounds Around. Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/bird-stem-activities/
2020. Irwin, K., & Stallard, J. Pollution Search. Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/stem-pollution-search/
2020. Irwin, K., & Stallard, J. Visit a Place Where. Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/visit-a-place-where/
2018. Irwin, K. STEM Strategy: Picture This. Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/picture-this/
2018. Irwin, K. STEM Strategy: Watch on Wetlands. Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/watch-on-wetlands/
2018. Dickens, E., & Irwin, K. Defining Goals and Objectives in a Forest Management Plan. www.bugwood.org. Retrieved from https://bugwoodcloud.org/
2018. Irwin, K. STEM Strategy: Plant a Tree. Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/plant-a-tree/
2016. Irwin, K. M., & Hubbard, W. G.. Forestry Terms and Concepts. Alabama Forest Owners Association. Retrieved from http://www.afoa.org/meetings/AM2016/Hubbard_Irwin.htm
2014. Bursting Buds. Spring. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connection-bursting-buds-by-plt
2014. Adopt a Tree. Winter. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connection-for-adopt-a-tree-by-plt
Popular Articles
2014 Irwin, K.M. Forest*A*Syst: A web-based tool for woodland owners. Kentucky Woodlands Magazine. 8(1), 1-3.
Web Resources
Forest*A*Syst Website (www.forestasyst.org)
Silvopasture: Establishment and management principles for pine forests in the Southeastern United States (http://www.silvopasture.org).
Books & Book Chapters
2004 Irwin, K. M. and American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials. Science of Forestry
Management. American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials, Winterville, GA. 192p.
2004 Irwin, K. M.. Invited Chapter. Epilog, Forever Green by Chuck Leavell and German Forestry
Association. Printed in Germany, pp. 211-227.
2004 Irwin, K. M.. Invited Chapter. Why do I own forestland? Woodland Management text book. Forest
Landowners Foundation, Atlanta, GA.
Video
2016 Fuhrman, N., Irwin, K. M. & Shelton, J. Ranger Nick: Raising Plants and Fish Together Using Aquaponics. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlllPvH0KB4
2015 Ranger Nick: Keeping Ponds Healthy For Fish. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHzkzsawuio.
2015 Ranger Nick: Pond Health & Management. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTxgT0WHckA .