News | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Skip to main menu Skip to spotlight region Skip to secondary region Skip to UGA region Skip to Tertiary region Skip to Quaternary region Skip to unit footer Slideshow News Monday, April 13, 2026 - 2:30pm Warnell launches online Master of Natural Resources, now enrolling for fall 2026 The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia is now accepting applications for its fully online Master of Natural Resources (M. N. R.), with classes beginning fall 2026. Designed for working professionals, the non-thesis, terminal degree delivers… Read Article Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:30am Chad Bolding named Warnell associate dean for research Chad Bolding, professor and Langdale Endowed Chair in the Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business, was named associate dean for research, effective Jan. 1, 2026, in the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He succeeded Nate Nibbelink, who was… Read Article Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 3:00pm Seminar: Zombies! Invasives! Vampires! Fungi! Arthropod Symbioses that Inspire Biotechnology This is a recording of the seminar “Zombies! Invasives! Vampires! Fungi! Arthropod symbioses that inspire biotechnology" by Dr. Brian Lovett, Chief Data Officer at Stand Up for Science, and insect pathologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Cornell University. The seminar was hosted on Feb.… Read Article Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 3:00pm Seminar: Using Human Dimensions Research to Advance Conservation, Natural Resource Management, and Adaptation to Global Change This is a recording of the seminar “Using Human Dimensions Research to Advance Conservation, Natural Resource Management, and Adaptation to Global Change" by Dr. Zhao Ma, Professor of Natural Resource Social Science from the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. The… Read Article Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 3:00pm Warnell Seminar Series: How animals shape longleaf pine groundcover This is a recording of the seminar "How Animals Shape Longleaf Pine Groundcover" by Dr. David Mason, Assistant Scientist at The Jones Center at Ichuaway. The seminar was hosted on Jan. 22, 2026, as part of the Warnell Seminar Series. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 2:00pm Time running out: State tax credit available for Georgia forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene If your timber was damaged due to Hurricane Helene and the property is located in the designated disaster area (Figure 1), you may qualify for a Georgia income tax credit. Don’t wait! Preapproval applications must be submitted by December 31st, 2025. Read Article Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 12:00pm Science Communication Spotlight: inaugural “tree network” meeting showcases participatory engagement By 9 a.m., more than 40 vehicles had already crunched into the lot at Flinchum’s Phoenix in Warnell’s Whitehall Forest. Inside, coffee steamed, extra chairs were shuffled in, and one facilitator mouthed to another, “Whoa—there’s a lot of people here.” If the morning had ended after the… Read Article Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 11:30am Fall and winter tree insect pests Fall brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but it doesn’t always put an end to tree insect activity. Some pests remain active well into the season and can leave visible damage in branches and crowns, especially as foliage begins to thin. Two late-season… Read Article Monday, December 8, 2025 - 3:00pm Is your insurance company worried about your yard trees? Trees provide shade, aesthetics, and environmental benefits, but they can also pose risks to homes when poorly maintained, structurally unsound, or in hazardous locations. Insurers must evaluate these risks consistently to determine potential liability and preventive measures. Read Article Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 1:00pm Meet the Wild Turkey Doc: A Q&A with Mike Chamberlain Mike Chamberlain, Ph.D., has spent more than three decades studying the iconic game bird, balancing his role as a leading academic with his passion as a hunter. Last year, he was named the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia—the nation’s… Read Article Filter by Topic Alumni Research Wildlife Climate Change Events Graduates invasive species Seminar Series Student Water Staff News Archive April 2026 (1) March 2026 (3) January 2026 (1) December 2025 (4) November 2025 (1) September 2025 (6) August 2025 (5) July 2025 (2) June 2025 (1) May 2025 (8) News Category Buttons Community Forestry and Arboriculture Fisheries Science Forest Biology Environment and Education Forest Business Forestry Geospatial Information Science Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Policy and Sustainability Water and Soil Science Wildlife Science Support Warnell We appreciate your financial support. Your gift is important to us and helps support critical opportunities for students and faculty alike, including lectures, travel support, and any number of educational events that augment the classroom experience. 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