Faculty

The Forestry program draws upon knowledge from Rubenstein School faculty members whose research and expertise span topics that include biogeochemistry, ecology, climate change, community forestry, forest carbon, forest management, silviculture, and more. They are scholars in their fields and offer ample opportunities for students to engage in meaningful undergraduate and graduate research.

Rubenstein School Faculty

Program Director

Anthony "Tony" D’Amato

Professor • Director of Forestry Program • Director of UVM Research Forests

anthony.damato@uvm.edu
Expertise

Silviculture, forest ecology, forest management, forest adaptation

Additional Faculty

Carol Adair

Associate Professor, Rubenstein School • Gund Fellow

carol.adair@uvm.edu

Nicholas Aflitto

Assistant Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health

nicholas.aflitto@uvm.edu

Alexandra (Ali) Kosiba

Extension Assistant Professor of Forestry

alexandra.kosiba@uvm.edu

Walter Poleman

Director, Field Naturalist Program • Senior Lecturer

walter.poleman@uvm.edu

Jennifer "Jen" Pontius

Associate Dean of Programs and Curriculum • Senior Lecturer

jennifer.pontius@uvm.edu

Beverley C. Wemple

University Scholar • Professor of Geography and Environmental Sciences

Beverley.Wemple@uvm.edu

Jessica "Jess" Wikle

Lecturer • UVM Research Forests Manager

jessica.wikle@uvm.edu