Outreach

Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

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

Contact Dr. Kris M. Irwin

Phone:

706-542-7412

kirwin@uga.edu

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:

Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center

UGAquaponics

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

2016. Irwin, K. M.. STEM Connections: Poet-Tree. American Forest Foundation: Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/poet-tree/

2016 Irwin, K. M. STEM Connections: Looking at Leaves. American Forest Foundation: Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/looking-at-leaves/

2016 Irwin, K. M.. STEM Connections: Field, Forest, and Stream. American Forest Foundation: Project Learning Tree. Retrieved from https://www.plt.org/stem-strategies/field-forest-and-stream/

2015. A Look at Lifestyles. Winter. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connection-a-look-at-lifestyles

2015. Web of Life. Spring. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connection-web-of-life

2015. Have Seeds, Will Travel. Summer. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connections-have-seeds-will-travel

2015. Signs of Fall. Fall. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connections-signs-of-fall

2014. Improve Your Place. Fall. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connections-improve-your-place

2014. Every Drop Counts. Summer. https://www.plt.org/newsletter-stem-connection-every-drop-counts

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:

FANR 4500

FANR 4444S/6444S

Professor, Forest Productivity

Contact Information

Contact Dr. David Dickens

Phone:

912-681-5639

Cell: 912-690-1678

Fax:

912-681-0376

ddickens@uga.edu

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:

Dickens-Dossier-4_April_2016.doc (258 KB)

Area of Speciality:

Labs/Centers/Committees:

Finding Your Forest Soils Map(s) Using the Internet

Recent Citations:

Forest Soils (2017)

Guide to Soil Taxonomy

Know Your Forest Soils - Introduction

Making Sense of Soil Series

Soils Terms and Definitions

Textural Classes Used in the Soils Family

Longleaf Management (2017)

Economics of Fertization in Longleaf Pine Stands

Herbicides to Enhance Pine Straw Production by Minimizing Competition in Longleaf Pine Stands after the Establishment Phase

Longleaf Mean Annual Increment Curves in Planted Stands in the West Gulf Region

Longleaf Pine Stand Fertization

Longleaf Site Index Curves in Planted Stands

Mowing to Prepare for Pine Straw Raking and Production by Creating Access and Reducing Competition Heights in Longleaf Stands after the Establishment Phase

Stem Quality Summary for Old-field Planted, Unthinned Longleaf Stands in Georgia

Links:

bugwood.org

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

Contact Dr. Yanshu Li

Phone:

706-389-5336

Yanshu.li@uga.edu

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:

Forest Management

Area of Speciality:

Economics

Timber Supply and Markets

Policy

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:

Wildlife Ecology and Management

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).

Wild pig damage in Georgia

Professor, Wildlife Specialist

Contact Information

Contact Dr. Michael T. Mengak

Phone:

706-706-2012

mmengak@uga.edu

Campus address

Office:

Warnell 4-428

Education:

Ph.D. 1987 Forestry/Wildlife Clemson University Dissertation: 'Impacts of natural and artificial regeneration of loblolly pine on small mammals in the South Carolina piedmont.'

M.S. 1982 Forestry/Wildlife Clemson University Thesis: 'A comparison of two diet analysis techniques applied to white-tailed deer in coastal South Carolina.'

B.S. 1979 Fisheries/Wildlife Virginia Tech

Curriculum Vitae:

R_2v2I0oOAh5S4qCm~Vitae_January_2021.pdf (676.11 KB)

Research

Research Areas:

Area of Speciality:

Wildlife Ecology and Management

Human Dimensions of Wildlife

Non-Game and Endangered Species

Wildlife and Forest Management

Wildlife Damage

Research Areas Detail:

Research focuses on human dimensions aspects of wild pigs; management and economic impact of wild pigs; nuisance wildlife management, natural history and ecology of woodrats (Allegheny and Key Largo); and, inventory and monitoring of mammals.

Management and Impact of Wild Pigs

Human dimension surveys related to citizens (landowners, hunters, farmers, etc.) issues arising from wild pig occurrence and economic damages as well as beliefs and attitudes; extension outreach related to wild pig management and resolution of conflict issues.

Allegheny Woodrats

Conduct a survey of historical sites in Virginia for the presence of Allegheny woodrats. Collect biological data on individuals captured and habitat/landscape date for each site sampled.

Area of Specialization
Inventory and monitoring of non-game wildlife; wildlife damage management; wildlife service and outreach

Labs/Centers/Committees:

Georgia Master Naturalist

Wildlife Damage Laboratory

Recent Citations:

Books or Book Chapters

Mengak, M. T., and C. A. Miller. 2020. Chapter 10: Human Dimensions and Education Associated with Wild Pigs in North America. Pages 229-243 in K. VerCauteren, J. C. Beasley, S. S. Ditchkoff, J.J. Mayer, G. J. Roloff, and B.K. Strickland (editors). Invasive Wild Pigs in North America: Ecology, Impacts, and Management. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL. 485 pages.

Mengak, M. T. 2020. Georgia Landowners' Guide to Wild Pig Management. eBook. https://books.apple.com/us/book/georgia-landowners-guide-to-wild-pig-ma…; 66p.

Kammermeyer, K. and M.T. Mengak. 2010. Camera Surveys. Pages 193-197 in K. Kammermeyer and R. Thackston. Deer & Turkey Management Beyond Food Plots. Scott Lithographing Company, Tucker, GA.

Mengak, M.T., C.M. Butchkoski, D.J. Feller, and S.A. Johnson. 2008. Lessons form long-term monitoring of woodrats. Pages 109-132 in J. Peles and J. Wright (editors) The Allegheny Woodrat: Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Declining Species. Springer-Verlag Publishers.

Monographs

Linehan, J. M, and M. T. Mengak, S. B. Castleberry, and D. Miller. 2008. Inventory of the mammalian species at Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Occasional Papers of the Texas Tech Museum. Number 272. 11 March 2008. 16 pages.

Castleberry, S. B., M. T. Mengak, W. M. Ford. 2006. Neotoma magister. Mammalian Species No. 789, pp. 1-5, 3 figs

Journal Articles (since 2013)

Powers, K. E., M. T. Mengak, R. R. Sheehy, W. M. Ford, and R. J. Reynolds. 2020. Bot fly parasitism of Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) in Virginia. American Midland Naturalist 184:62-72.

Hohbein, R. R. and M. T. Mengak. 2018. Cooperative extension agents as key informants in assessing wildlife damage trends in Georgia. Human-Wildlife Interactions 12: 243-258.

Kanine, J. M., E. M. Kierepka, S. B. Castleberry, M. T. Mengak, N.P. Nibbelink, and T. C. Glenn. 2018. Influence of landscape heterogeneity on the functional connectivity of Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) in Virginia. Conservation Genetics Published online_6 August 2018 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10592-018-1093-4

Lombardi, J. V., M. T. Mengak, S. B. Castleberry, and V. K. Terrill. 2018. Natural and anthropogenic factors affecting Allegheny woodrat occupancy. Wildlife Society Bulletin 42: 667-673.

Mingie, J., N.C. Pouydal, M. K. Bowker, M. T. Mengak, and J. Sirey. 2018. Comparing the net benefit of forestland access for big game hunting across landownership types in Georgia, USA. Forest Science 65: 189-200. doi: 10.1093/forsci/fxy045

Lombardi, J.V., M.T. Mengak, S.B. Castleberry, and V.K. Terrell. 2017. Mammal occurrence in rock outcrops in Shendandoah National Park: Ecological and anthropogenic factors influencing trap success and co-occurrence. Natural Areas Journal 37: 507-514.

Mingie, J., N. Poudyal, M. Bowker, M. T. Mengak. 2017. Big game hunters preferences for hunting lease attributes: An application of a choice experiment. Forest Policy and Economics 78(2017): 98-106.

Mingie, J., N. Poudyal, M. Bowker, M. T. Mengak, and J. Sirey. 2017. A hedonic analysis of big game hunting club dues in Georgia. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 22: 110-125.

Ninke, L.B. and M. T. Mengak. 2016. Evaluating the Georgia Master Naturalist Program. Journal of Extension, June 2016, Vol. 54, No. 3, Article #3RIB7. www.joe.org

Harper, E.E. , J. J. Vaske, C. A. Miller, M.T. Mengak, and S. Bruno. 2016. Stakeholder attitudes and beliefs toward wild pigs in Georgia and Illinois. Wildlife Society Bulletin 40:269-273.

Lombardi, J. V., M. T. Mengak, S. B. Castleberry, V. K. Terrell, and M. Fies. 2016. A new long-tailed weasel county record in Shenandoah National Park. Virginia Journal of Science 67:1-5.

Lombardi, J. V., M. T. Mengak, and S. B. Castleberry. 2016. Three new county records for Eastern Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius) in Shenandoah National Park. Banisteria 46:25-27.

Harper, E.E., J.J.Vaske, C.A.Miller, M.T. Mengak, and S. Bruno. 2016. Stakeholder attitudes and beliefs towards wild pigs in Georgia and Illinois. Wildlife Society Bulletin 40: 269-273.

Kanine, J. M., S.B. Castleberry, M. T. Mengak, and C. Winchester. 2015. Seasonal variation in Key Largo woodrat (Neotoma floridana smalli) diets. Southeastern Naturalist 14: 405-414.

Castleberry, S. B., M. T. Mengak, and T. E. Menken. 2014. Comparison of trapping and camera survey methods for determining presence of Allegheny woodrats. Wildlife Society Bulletin 38: 414-418.

McCleery, R., M. Oli, J. Hostetler, B. Karmacharya, D. U. Greene, C. Winchester, J. Gore, S. Sneckenberger, S. B. Castleberry, and M. T. Mengak. 2013. Are declines of an endangered mammal predation-driven, and can a captive-breeding and release program aid their recovery? Journal of Zoology, Print ISSN 0952-8369; doi 10.1111/jzo. 12046.

Greene, D. U., S. B. Castleberry, and M. T. Mengak. 2013. A methodology for long-term monitoring of the endangered Key Largo cotton mouse. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 37: 368-374.

Conference Proceedings

Todd, C. T. and M. T. Mengak. 2018. Wild pig hunting outfitters in the Southeast. Proceedings of the 17th Wildlife Damage Management Conference, 17: 89-90. Perdido Beach, AL. Feb. 26-28, 2017

Mengak, M. T. 2016. Landowner opinions regarding wild pigs in Georgia, USA. Pages 162-169 in RM Timm and RA Baldwin (editors). Proceedings 27th Vertebrate Pest Conference, Newport Beach, Ca. March 6-10, 2016.

Mengak, M. T. 2014. The extent and impact of wild pig damage to landowners in southwest Georgia, USA. Pages 287-290 in RM Timm and JM O’Brien, (editors). Proceedings 26th Vertebrate Pest Conference, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. March 3-6, 2014.

Mengak, M. T., C. A. Miller, and D. I. Hall. 2009. Attitudes of students in a wildlife damage management class towards nuisance wildlife control. Pages 75-83 in J. Boulanger (editor). Proceedings 13th Wildlife Damage Management Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY. May 3-6, 2009.

Mengak, M. T. 2009. Growing loblolly pine with wildlife food plots, hunting lease assumptions and liability issues. Pages 92-100 in Siry, J. et al. (editors). 2009 Proceedings of the 2008 Southern Forest Economics Workers Annual Meeting; 2008 Mar 9-11, Savannah, GA.

Stephens, L. R., M. T. Mengak, D. I. Hall. 2007. Evaluation of resident Canada Goose relocation in Georgia. Pages 543-553 in D. L. Nolte (editor). Proceedings of the 12th Wildlife Damage Management Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Outreach & Extension Publications. (Partial List ONLY -- see C.V. for complete list)

1. Extension Book Chapters (Peer-reviewed)

2. Mengak, M. T. 2020. Vertebrate Pest Control. Pages 498-502 in D. Horton (editor), Georgia Pest Management Handbook. Commercial Edition. Special Bulletin 28.

1. Mengak, M. T. 2020. Vertebrate Pest Control. Pages 170-172 in in D. Horton (editor), Georgia Pest Management Handbook. Homeowner Edition. Special Bulletin 48.

2. Extension Bulletins (peer edited)

5. Mengak, M. T. 2013. Resolving Human-Nuisance Wildlife Conflicts. UGA Cooperative Extension Service, Publication B-1248. 9 pages.

4. Pennisi, B. and M. T. Mengak. 2012. Resolving Issues with Nuisance Wildlife. AV Library No. CD-056. 140 slides. Slide set for county programs. Accompanying textual support material (script for presenters)—46 pp.

3. Pennisi, B. and M. T. Mengak. 2012. Deer-Tolerant Landscapes. AV Library No. CD-057. 115 slides. Slide set for county programs. Accompanying textual support material (script for presenters)—24 pp.

2. Mengak, M. T. 2010. Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife. UGA Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin No. 1248. 14 pages (revised).

1. Mengak, M. T. 2004. Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife. Extension Bulletin Number 1248. Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, Athens, GA. 12 pages.

3. WSFNR – Wildlife Damage Management Series (peer reviewed)

18. Hill, M. R. and M. T. Mengak. 2020. Managing Wildlife Damage: Tree Squirrels. Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources WFRNR-20-37A. 5 pages.

17. Callaghan, K. and M. T. Mengak. 2020. Managing Wildlife Damage: Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources WFRNR-20-38A. 6 pages.

16. Brown, J. and M. T. Mengak. 2020. Managing Wildlife Damage: Eastern Cottontail Rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus). Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources WFRNR-20-58A. 6 pages.

15. Bray, A. and M. T. Mengak. 2020. Managing Wildlife Damage: American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources WFRNR-20-60A. 6 pages.

14. *Jaques, B. and M. T. Mengak. 2019. Managing Wildlife Damage: Coyote (Canis latrans). Warnell Damage Management Series WDS-19-45. 5 pages.

13. Nitschke, K. and M. T. Mengak. 2015. Managing Wildlife Damage: Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) and Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus). Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. Publication Series. WSFRN-15-09. 6 pages.

12. *Miller, E. A. and M. T. Mengak. 2011. Managing Wildlife Damage: American Black Bear (Ursus americanus). Warnell Damage Management Series WDS-12-12. 7 pages.

11. *Hecht, A. and M. T. Mengak. 2009. Managing Wildlife Damage: American Beaver (Castor canadensis). Warnell Damage Management Series WDS-09-11. 5 pages.

10. *Stull, D. W. and M. T. Mengak. 2009. Managing Wildlife Damage: Coyote (Canis latrans). Warnell Damage Management Series WDS-09-10. 5 pages.

9. Mengak, M. T., and S. Valitzski. 2008. Managing wildlife damage: Woodchuck (Marmota monax). Warnell Damage Management Series WDS-08-08. 6 pages.

8. *¶Parris, J. D., M. T. Mengak, and K. V. Miller. 2008. Use of Gallagher^©2-layer deer exclusion fencing to temporarily deter white-tailed deer browsing in food plots. Warnell Outreach Publication - Wildlife Damage Series WDS-08-09. 7 pages.

Technical Bulletins and Final Reports

Mengak, M. T. 2018. Wildlife Translocation. USDA Wildlife Services - Wildlife Damage Management Technical Series. National Wildlife Research Center, Ft. Collins, CO. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/sa_reports/ct_…

Lombardi, J. V., M. T. Mengak, S. B. Castleberry, V. C. K. Terrell. 2016. Observations from a rock outcrop camera survey in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. National Park Service Final Report. 83 pp.

Hatt, J., L. Worsham, G. Sundin, G. Grossman, M.T. Mengak, and N. Nibbelink. 2016. Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Gulf Islands National Seashore. Natural Resource Report NPS/GUIS/NRR—2014/1135. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Hatt, J., L. Worsham, G. Sundin, G. Grossman, M. T. Mengak, and N. Nibbelink. 2016. Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Natural Resource Report NPS/JELA/NRR—2014/953. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Sundin, G., L. Worsham, N. Nibbelink, G. Grossman, and M. T. Mengak. 2014. Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Vicksburg National Military Park. Natural Resource Report NPS/VICK/NRR—2014/769. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Published Report – 2207798.

Worsham, L, G. Sundin, N. Nibbelink, G. Grossman, and M. T. Mengak. 2014. Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Natchez Trace Parkway. Natural Resource Report NPS/NATR/NRR—2014/843. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Published Report – 2216371.

Recent Grants and Contracts

Georgia Farm Bill_NRCS Feral Swine Control Pilot Project; 2020-2023 $1,500,000

Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association; 2017-2023 $96,000

Joint Venture Agreement for Natural Inquirer; 2016 $60,000

Survey and protect the rare Allegheny woodrat, NPS-Shenandoah National Park; 2014 - 2016 $49,993

Development of the Georgia Wild Hog Management Field Manual, River Valley Regional Commission; 2013 - 2014 $15,000

Natural resource condition assessment for 5 regional parks, NPS; 2010 - 2013 $285,000

Natural resource conditions assessment for 6 regional parks, NPS: 2005 - 2010 $200,780

Status & Distribution of Allegheny Woodrats in Virginia, Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries; 2009 - 2011 $87,500

Ecological understanding as a guideline for evaluation of nonformal education (EUGENE), USDA Forest Service; 2005 - 2009 $200,780

Assessing knowledge gain from the Natural Inquirer, USDA Forest Service; 2009 - 2011 $96,390

A protocol for monitoring Key Largo cotton mouse, US Fish and Wildlife Service; 2006 - 2008 $75,000

Teaching:

Graduated Students (Since 2013)

In Progress

Callaghan, Katy (MNR, 2021) - project undetermined

Smith, Justine (MS, 2022) - wild pig impacts and damage assessment

Completed

Jaques, Ben (MNR, 2019) - Wildlife Specialist, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

Kelley, Steven (MNR, 2018) - Biology Teacher, Forsyth County

Mingie, James (PhD, 2016) - Post-Doc, Univ Tennessee

Kanine, Jennifer (PhD, 2013) - Wildlife Biologist, Michigan

Todd, Charles (MNR, 2017) - UGA Cooperative Extension Agent

Foster, Michael (MNR, 2015) - Environmental Consultant, North Carolina

Fulmer, Josie (MNR, 2014) - UGA 4-H Environmental Education

Hildreth (Ninke), Lauren (MNR, 2013) - Outreach, Missouri Dept Wildlife Conservation

Arnold, Sarah (MNR, 2013) - ZooAtlanta

Courses Regularly Taught:

WILD 4500/6500

WILD 4900/6900-4900L/6900L

FANR 1100E

FANR 4500

Outreach:

My outreach focus is on nuisance wildlife management and human-wildlife conflict resolution. I work with county extension agents and various landowners and clients to solve urban nuisance wildlife issue. I also work with county extension agents to resolve wildlife damage issues related to wild pigs, white-tailed deer, and common urban wildlife. I am the state coordinator for the Georgia Master Naturalist Program.

Links:

Georgia Master Naturalist

Feral Swine (Wild Pigs)

Each year, wild pigs cause approximately $150 million in damage in Georgia and over $2.5 billion in damage nationwide. They are well established in the state and throughout the Southeast.

Population characteristics

Wild pigs have the greatest reproductive potential of any animal their size on the planet. Sows are capable of breeding as young as 4-6 months of age. They can have two litters per year and litters average 4-6 piglets. Sows are very protective of piglets and juvenile survival may be as high as 90%.

Southern pines' winter pest: The deodar weevil

Assistant Professor, Forest Health Specialist

Contact Information

Contact Dr. Elizabeth McCarty

Phone:

706-389-9725

elizabeth.mccarty@uga.edu

Campus address

Office:

122 S. Entomology Drive, Tifton, GA

Lab Location:

122 S. Entomology Drive, Tifton, GA

Education:

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2016

M.S., Biology, University of South Alabama, 2006

B.S., Biology, University of Mobile, 2002

Research

Area of Speciality:

Forest Biology

Environmental Risk

Health and Protection

Research Areas Detail:

Current Research Areas

- Pine tip moth phenology and management

- Environmental effects of pesticide use in forests

- Hemlock woolly adelgid

- Aquatic insects

Labs/Centers/Committees:

Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

Recent Citations:

Cassidy, V. C., E. P. McCarty, and C. Asaro. Limited scope risk assessment for non-target ground-dwelling arthropods from systemic insecticide applications to young pines. Environmental Entomology, in press

Fortuin, C. C., E. McCarty, and K. J. Gandhi. 2020. Acute contact with imidacloprid in soil affects the nesting and survival success of a solitary wild bee, Osmia lignaria (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). Chemosphere 264: 128572. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128572.

McCarty, E., R. Nichols, J. McCreadie, and J. Grant. 2019. Assessment of aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling methods for nonregulatory water quality programs. J. Environ. Qual. 48:1749-1757. doi:10.2134/jeq2019.01.0024

McCarty, E. and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Hemlock woolly adelgid management in forest, landscape, and nursery production. J. Insect Sci. 19: 24, 1 - 17.

Griffiths, N. A., B. M. Rau, K. B. Vaché, G. Starr, M. M. Bitew, D. P. Aubrey, J. A. Martin, E. Benton, and C. R. Jackson, C. R. 2018. Environmental effects of short-rotation woody crops for bioenergy: What is and isn't known. GCB Bioenergy. 11: 551-656.

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Southern Pine Health Research Cooperative

Scratching your head about sudden wintertime pine tree browning? Noticing signs of tree stress such as thinning crowns, dying branches, or even a dead terminal leader (the top part of the tree)?

Developing home-grown solutions to reverse climate change

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B.A., Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 2002

B.S., Print Journalism, Syracuse University, 1998

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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.

One of Georgia’s most plentiful assets might be a key to help the state combat global climate change.

The state is covered with trees—Georgia is almost 60% forested—and each tree has the ability to offset carbon that’s emitted into the atmosphere. But the amount of carbon, the cost of that sequestration, and potential for new jobs in rural parts of the state are all questions to be answered.

Warnell launches workshop series for female landowners

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706-206-3055

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Education:

B.A., Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 2002

B.S., Print Journalism, Syracuse University, 1998

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The dozen or so women gathered in the bright, wood-paneled room knew they had big plans in the works. But what they didn’t know was that they were making history.

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Summer internships keep hands-on learning going, despite pandemic

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B.A., Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 2002

B.S., Print Journalism, Syracuse University, 1998

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Rachel Hardegree spent her summer watching for feral hogs in Japan.

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Degrees of learning: Prescribed burn classes give students an edge in the real world

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B.A., Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 2002

B.S., Print Journalism, Syracuse University, 1998

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The morning’s air felt thick. It wasn’t ideal.

As the students gathered into the wood-paneled classroom at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway, Mark Melvin bit his lip. The plans that day called for their first hands-on prescribed burn, at a pie-shaped piece of land near Ichauway’s skeet range. Conditions weren’t terrible, but they weren’t great.

Melvin, prescribed fire management specialist at the Jones Center who is instrumental in teaching an annual spring break course in prescribed burning, remained hopeful. More or less.

Stewards of the shoreline: A handful of alumni help mitigate damage wrought by the Golden Ray cargo ship

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706-206-3055