Kit Anderson's research focuses on the cultural dimensions of human-plant interactions and how these affect the landscapes in which we live.  Kit's earlier work on big trees took her to Louisiana and Guatemala. In Vermont, she has studied the history of herbalism and the role of plant exchanges in the early contact period. Students in recent courses have completed creative and scholarly service learning projects promoting awareness of campus trees. She oversees the ENVS thesis capstone, guiding students as they learn research methods, write proposals and complete their theses.