Barking up the right tree: Campus arboretum reflects years of dedication
New mobile-friendly maps offer fresh air and ideas to explore campus
Outreach
Maymester course introduces students to careers, skills of parks and recreation
Every year, tens of millions of people flood into national parks across our country.
An unwelcome arrival: Assessing weather loach in Georgia waterways
In November, while conducting a survey for a class project, Warnell students collected a fish they could not identify. They immediately forwarded a photo to me via text message, and my response was: “I hope you’re at an aquarium store and not sampling in the stream!”
Conference on advancing southern tree genetics celebrates platinum anniversary
Communications Director
Contact Information
Campus address
Office:
Building 1-202
About
Education:
B.A., Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 2002
B.S., Print Journalism, Syracuse University, 1998
Biography:
Kristen comes to Warnell after spending five years as communications manager at the UGA College of Education. At Warnell, she oversees the production of The Log, the college's alumni magazine, as well as regular news releases, website updates and social media content. Before working for UGA, Kristen spent more than 15 years in the newspaper industry as an editor, writer, copy editor and designer at newspapers in New York, Massachusetts, California, Florida and Georgia.
Seventy years ago, it was a call to arms. The cold war was swirling, and the focus was on building up our defenses.
Trees, it seemed, played a role in this effort.
Defoliating spring caterpillars
This spring you may have noticed caterpillars creeping across your walkway or clustered on the trunks of trees. You may ask, “Will these caterpillars kill my favorite shade tree?” The answer is “no”. Many native caterpillars leave their host trees when they are finished growing. They are most often looking for a protected location to spin their cocoons when they’re on the move.
Biden’s capital gains tax proposal: What private forest landowners need to know
President Biden announced the American Families Plan on April 28. In addition to outlining major investments and spending, he has proposed a few measures to fund the $1.8 trillion plan. The plan allegedly intends to generate the fund through raising taxes on top earners.
Conservation via social distancing: Master’s student helps develop education programs in time of COVID
Communications Director
Contact Information
Campus address
Office:
Building 1-202
About
Education:
B.A., Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 2002
B.S., Print Journalism, Syracuse University, 1998
Biography:
Kristen comes to Warnell after spending five years as communications manager at the UGA College of Education. At Warnell, she oversees the production of The Log, the college's alumni magazine, as well as regular news releases, website updates and social media content. Before working for UGA, Kristen spent more than 15 years in the newspaper industry as an editor, writer, copy editor and designer at newspapers in New York, Massachusetts, California, Florida and Georgia.
As an undergraduate student in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, Camille Bennett (BSFR ’19) knew she liked being outdoors, and she liked to help others appreciate it.
Forest landowners may consider capitalizing certain timber-related expenses
Forest Economics & Taxation Outreach Specialist
Contact Information
Campus address
Office:
4-506
Education:
B.S. Accounting, Shanxi University, 1997.
M.S. Agricultural Management and Economics, China Agricultural University, 2000.
M.S. Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, 2003
Ph.D. Forest Economics, Auburn University, 2006
Research
Research Areas:
Area of Speciality:
Research Areas Detail:
Federal and state forest taxation, economic issues related to forest investment and management, forest products market analysis, economic benefits of forest.
Labs/Centers/Committees:
Outreach:
Federal and state forest taxation, economic issues related to forest investment and management, forest products market analysis, economic benefits of forest.
If you hold timber as an investment, you might want to make an election on your tax return to capitalize certain forest management expenses and carrying charges that would otherwise be wasted for federal income tax purposes. This provides a workaround to mitigate some of the adverse tax effects on timber investors arising from the 2017 tax law change.
Writing a forest management plan
Associate Dean for Outreach
Senior Public Service Associate
Co-Director for Environmental Education Certificate Program
Contact Information
Campus address
Office:
Warnell 4-401
About
Education:
Ph.D. Learning, Design, and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA., 2011
M.S. Forestry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL., 1991
B.S. Forest Resource Management, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO., 1985
Biography:
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.
Area of Speciality:
Labs/Centers/Committees:
Recent Citations:
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 .
Courses Regularly Taught:
Professor, Forest Productivity
Contact Information
Campus address
Office:
Room 2808 NeSmith-Lane Continuing Education Bldg., P.O. Box 8112, GA Southern, Statesboro, GA 30458
About
Education:
Ph.D. Forest Site Productivity - May 1997 Clemson University
M.S. Forest Site Productivity - August 1988 Clemson University
B.S. Forest Management - August 1985 The University of Georgia
B.A. Philosophy – August 1980 Furman University
Biography:
Dissertation title: Growth and Elemental Pool Response of a Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.) Plantation to a Biosolids Application
Curriculum Vitae:
2021_July_Dickens_CV_0.pdf
(1.72 MB)
Area of Speciality:
Labs/Centers/Committees:
Recent Citations:
Forest Soils (2017)
Finding Your Forest Soils Map(s) Using the Internet
Know Your Forest Soils - Introduction
Textural Classes Used in the Soils Family
Longleaf Management (2017)
Economics of Fertization in Longleaf Pine Stands
Longleaf Mean Annual Increment Curves in Planted Stands in the West Gulf Region
Longleaf Pine Stand Fertization
Longleaf Site Index Curves in Planted Stands
Stem Quality Summary for Old-field Planted, Unthinned Longleaf Stands in Georgia
Links:
What is a forest management plan?
Qualified timberland property: A new property class for Georgia forest landowners to consider
Forest Economics & Taxation Outreach Specialist
Contact Information
Campus address
Office:
4-506
Education:
B.S. Accounting, Shanxi University, 1997.
M.S. Agricultural Management and Economics, China Agricultural University, 2000.
M.S. Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, 2003
Ph.D. Forest Economics, Auburn University, 2006
Research
Research Areas:
Area of Speciality:
Research Areas Detail:
Federal and state forest taxation, economic issues related to forest investment and management, forest products market analysis, economic benefits of forest.
Labs/Centers/Committees:
Outreach:
Federal and state forest taxation, economic issues related to forest investment and management, forest products market analysis, economic benefits of forest.
Property taxes have been among the top concerns for forest landowners in Georgia for many years. For many of them, property taxes represent the most significant annual costs associated with forestland ownership. Three preferential tax programs have been established to help qualifying landowners reduce their property taxes: the Preferential Agricultural Assessment program, the Conservation Use Valuation program (CUVA), and the Forest Land Protection Act program (FLPA).