Clemson Forest Health

‼️New paper alert!!📣‼️

See our newest article published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by Clemson FNR | Clemson Extension's own Katy Crout Moretti. Katy did this work while getting her MS in Forest Resources in the Clemson Forest Health lab and found significant spatial relationships between attacking beetles, tree hosts, and patterns of infection by laurel wilt. We're excited to see what she does next!

Factors affecting Xyleborus glabratus attack and host utilization in sassafras and redbay in the Carolinas Abstract. The laurel wilt disease complex is a destructive combination of a non-native beetle vector [redbay ambrosia beetle (RAB), Xyleborus glabratus Eic

So proud of the people who come through this lab. Crystal Anderson, a former MS student in the forest health lab, was nominated to write an article on navigating wildlife and forestry careers with Autism.

From the article, "There were times when setbacks led to frustration and self-doubt. However, each challenge was an opportunity to learn and grow. I learned to be patient with myself, to celebrate small victories, and to view setbacks as temporary obstacles rather than insurmountable barriers."

Crystal is now a Wildlife Biologist with the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center while also getting her PhD in Forest Resources showcasing her continued passion and drive for conserving our nation's natural resources. Thank you for all you do, Crystal!

Wildlife Vocalizations: Crystal Anderson - The Wildlife Society TWS member discusses the importance of self-advocacy for neurodivergent individuals

Very proud to be a member of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) who is making huge strides in equity and inclusion at the World Congress - held this year in Stockholm, Sweden. The CU Forest Health Lab is looking forward to working with amazing researchers from the Global South!

Registrations Reveal Outstanding Equality Outcome | IUFRO Stockholm 2024 The Congress, set in Stockholm from June 23-29, is not only a testament to the diversity of voices in the forest sector but also an important move towards a more inclusive future that aligns with the…

Congratulations to Prabina Sharma for defending her MS thesis yesterday! Prabina cut a *ton* (literally) of Callery pear to create a biomass equation for the invasive tree to help quantify the effects of Callery pear on the landscape. She also conducted the first community scale assessment of Callery pear pollinators in the southeast to work towards understanding the rapid spread of Callery pear. We are so excited to see Prabina blossom as a researcher! 🌸