Organization profile
Organization profile
Founded in 1913, the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana is a nationally respected leader in environmental science, conservation, and sustainable natural resource management. Offering hands-on, field-based learning across Montana’s diverse landscapes, the college provides a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs supported by active research and outreach through the Montana Forest and Conservation Experiment Station. With dedicated faculty and a vibrant, diverse student body, the college prepares future leaders to address today’s pressing environmental challenges with expertise and integrity.
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 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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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
Person
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 Access
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Communicating Science: Choose your own adventure
White, N. (Speaker)
Feb 24 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Engaging with Open Science for Agriculture Using NASA Climate Data
Endsley, K. A. (Organizer), Ouaret, W. (Organizer), Bouzid, A. (Organizer), Oulmane, A. (Organizer) & Kaci, G. (Organizer)
Jun 24 2024 → Jun 27 2024Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Organizing a conference, workshop, ...
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National Academy of Sciences (External organization)
Hoylman, Z. (Chair)
2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
Datasets
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Dataset for the article: Rock glaciers of the Beartooth and northern Absaroka ranges, Montana, USA
Seligman, Z. M. (Creator) & Klene, A. (Creator), University of Montana, Sep 2019
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/geography_data/1/
Dataset
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Dataset for the article: Helium in stream water as a volcanic monitoring tool
Gardner, P. (Creator) & Susong, D. D. (Creator), University of Montana, 2019
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/geosci_data/3/
Dataset
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Dataset for the article: Multiyear Downstream Response to the Removal of Condit Dam, White Salmon River, WA
Wilcox, A. (Creator), Colaiacomo, E. J. (Creator), O'Connor, J. E. (Creator) & Major, J. J. (Creator), University of Montana, 2018
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/geosci_data/1/
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