Organization profile
Organization profile
The Department of Forest Management provides the foundation and tools necessary for ecologically and socio-economically sustainable management of forest landscapes. While our home is in the diverse ecosystems of Montana, our activities are global. We foster an intellectual atmosphere conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, research and service. Our educational program produces graduates with the knowledge and skills to manage the use, conservation and restoration of natural resources, while satisfying social, economic and ecological objectives. Our research and service programs develop and apply innovative techniques for management of forest, grassland and riparian ecosystems in an ever-changing world. We integrate research with our graduate and undergraduate curricula and prepare our students to assume leadership positions in management, educational and research organizations.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Jonathan Batchelor
- Forest Management - Assistant Teaching Professor
- W. A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
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C Alina Cansler
- Forest Management - Assistant Professor
- W. A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
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Projects
- 1 Active
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An Integrated Observatory for Redwood Forest Health
Chu, H. (PI), Suvočarev, K. (PI), Oldroyd, H. (CoPI), Biraud, S. (CoPI), Paw U, K. T. (CoPI), Chan, S. (CoPI) & Magney, T. (CoPI)
07/1/23 → 06/30/28
Project: Research
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Active-fire landscapes demonstrate structural resistance to subsequent fire and drought
Chamberlain, C. P., Wagtendonk, L. V., Bartl-Geller, B. N., North, M. P., Cansler, C. A., Meyer, M. D., Anderson, C. T. & Kane, V. R., Feb 1 2026, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 601, 123345.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Alternative Future Vegetation Pathways Reveal Potential Transformations of Western US Ecosystems
Hoecker, T., Davis, K. T., Littlefield, C., Chandler, J., Parks, S., Maguire, A., Kemp, K., Yegorova, S. & Dobrowski, S., Mar 2026, In: Global Change Biology. 32, 3, e70795.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multi-scale assessment of interior Douglas-fir tree mortality for hazard and risk assessments
Andrus, R. A., Steed, B., Egan, J., Lestina, J., Steed, J., Bennett, P., Meddens, A. J. H. & Goodburn, J., Jan 22 2026, In: Ecosphere. 17, 1, e70490.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
Prizes
Datasets
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Dataset for the article: The topographic signature of ecosystem climate sensitivities in the western U.S.
Hoylman, Z. (Creator), Jencso, K. (Creator), Hu, J. (Creator), Holden, Z. (Creator), Allred, B. (Creator), Dobrowski, S. (Creator), Robinson, N. (Creator), Martin, J. (Creator), Affleck, D. (Creator) & Seielstad, C. (Creator), University of Montana, 2019
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