Forestry & Natural Resources
From the lab to the laptop: How College of Agriculture professors are pivoting to virtual classrooms
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
In many ways, attending in-person university lectures is a great equalizer, John “Barny” Dunning, Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) professor observed.
“In the face-to-face format, I get three chances a week to remind students of critical deadlines, upcoming activities and impart crucial information. Of course, students don’t get that information if they don’t come to class, but then it is their fault,” Dunning said.
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Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources breaking ground on new wildlife care facility
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) is breaking ground on a new wildlife care facility this spring. The new building will greatly expand and improve the department’s wildlife lab capability, enhance teaching experienc…
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Graduate Ag Research Spotlight: Jonathan Knott
Monday, December 16th, 2019
JONATHAN KNOTT “In understanding how human-related impacts are changing the world, I’m working toward helping future generations.” — Jonathan Knott, PhD candidate, Forestry and Natural Resources THE STUDENT Jon Knott says that while growing up in Holland, Michigan, he was a “go-out-and-explore” kind of kid. He credits his love of the outdoors to hunting…
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Long-term study will offer more data on cover crop benefits
Monday, November 18th, 2019
By Brian Wallheimer The popularity of cover crops has reemerged in recent years with farmers looking to a variety of grasses, brassicas and legumes to improve soil health. Cover crops can also improve water holding capacity, reduce erosion and weed pressure, reduce nitrogen leaching, increase soil organic matter, and potentially decrease nitrogen fertilizer application rates…
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New resources from Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant support environmental planning at the local level
Monday, November 11th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose Solutions work best when devised and implemented by the communities they will impact. This is the foundational principle for Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Sustainable Communities Extension planning efforts, which include Conservation through Community Leadership (CCL) and Tipping Point Planner. The programs aim to support communities to facilitate, implement and…
Read MorePurdue website provides information on Indiana water resources
Monday, November 4th, 2019 • University News Story
The Indiana Water Resources Center (IWRRC) officially launched the State of Indiana Waters website. The website provides a single source of information for the general public regarding the status of Indiana’s water resources including ground and surfac…
Read MorePurdue receives first USDA grant to study organic hemp production
Monday, October 28th, 2019 • University News Story
When the 2018 Farm Bill legalized production of hemp, the deluge of phone calls from potential growers to scientists and state administrators quickly made it clear how little information is available for those hoping to plant the crop.
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Much to learn from annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence
Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
By Chad Campbell “Small changes can make a big difference in students’ undergraduate experiences and professional development,” said Elizabeth Flaherty as she presented the Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Lecture. In recognition of her innovation and excellence in teaching undergraduate students, Flaherty was one of two professors selected to present during the College of Agriculture’s sixth…
Read MoreWhen disease threatens animals, predators might provide the remedy
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 • University News Story
When disease shows up in wild animal populations, there aren’t pharmacies or vets to turn to. The best solution might actually be the one thing they spend their lives avoiding – predators.
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Meet the College of Agriculture’s newest faculty members
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose As the semester kicks-off hundreds of new faces crop up across the College of Agriculture’s campus. Not all of these unfamiliar faces are freshmen and transfer students, however. Ten faculty members are also joining the college this semester in the departments of agricultural economics, animal sciences, entomology, forestry and natural resources…
Read MoreNew publication series to focus on pond and wildlife management
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 • University News Story
There are more than 40,000 private ponds and lakes in Indiana, many of which are used for fishing and other recreations. Across the United States, people own more than 180 million acres specifically for the purpose of hunting and fishing. Landowners wi…
Read MoreInvasive pests kill so many trees each year, it’s equal to 5 million car emissions
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 • University News Story
Invasive insects and pathogens have wreaked havoc on ash, elm, chestnut trees and others, wiping some of them almost completely from American forests. In addition to the ecological impact, a Purdue University study shows that the carbon storage lost to…
Read MoreSen. Mike Braun to visit the Davis Purdue Agricultural Center
Monday, August 5th, 2019 • University News Story
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana will visit Purdue University’s Davis Agricultural Center on Wednesday (Aug. 7). He will be available to speak with media at the end of his visit at 6 p.m.
Read MoreIndiana State Museum to host local premiere of ‘Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth,’ an interactive film for families
Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 • University News Story
The premiere of “Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth,” showcasing the landscape and sound ecology work of Bryan Pijanowski, a Purdue University professor of forestry and natural resources, will be featured at a red carpet event at 6 p.m. J…
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Senior swimming in marine opportunities
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
By Carley Myers Last summer Katie D’Addato had an experience of a lifetime. She spent her summer internship in Sarasota, Florida, working alongside unique aquatic animals. “I was releasing baby sea turtles, checking on herd populations of dolphins out at sea, and training manatees for research,” said D’Addato. “It was not the typical internship compared…
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Nature paper offers global map to understand changing forests
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 • University News Story
An international collaboration of hundreds of scientists – led in part by the Forest Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence (FACAI) Laboratory in Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources – has developed the world’s first global map of tree symbioses. The map is key to understanding how forests are changing and the role climate plays in these shifts.
Read MoreU.S. forests changes are double-edged sword for environment
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 • University News Story
Climate change, nitrogen deposition and fire suppression are leading to shifts in the types of trees that dominate American forests. These changes will have environmental consequences, potentially positive and negative, according to a Purdue University…
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