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Are conservationists doing enough to protect biodiversity and respond to the climate crisis?
A conservation‐planning paradigm for a changing climate might be the answer. It’s called Whole-Earth.
New research from Prof. Josh Lawler calls for a new conservation strategy. Existing conservation strategies call for protecting 30–50% of the earth’s surface to preserve biodiversity and respond to the climate crisis.
SEFS Alumni Spotlight: Laurel James, Director of Programs at the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society in Colorado
Laurel James is the Director of Programs at the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society in Colorado while concurrently pursuing her iPhD from SEFS and the Department of Anthropology here at the University of Washington.
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New and rare bees documented in Washington State by Dr. Autumn Maust, SEFS alumna
The Washington Bee Atlas is a WSDA Pollinator Program project that works with citizen scientists to identify and map the ranges of existing native bee species across the state. Understanding the identity and geographic distribution of bees in Washington is a critical first step toward effective native pollinator conservation.
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SEFS research scientists assist in launch of the Washington State Zoning Atlas
First-of-its-kind tool increases our understanding of how zoning affects forest land conversion and conservation
The Natural Resource Spatial Informatics Group (NRSIG), a research group within CINTRAFOR here at the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, has assisted in the launch of a first-of-its-kind tool that can translate local zoning into standardized categories for easy comparison.
Affiliate Faculty Heida Diefenderfer elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
On July 17, the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) announced the election of 36 new members in recognition of their outstanding record of scientific and technical achievement and willingness to assist the Academy in providing the best available scientific information and technical understanding to inform complex policy decisions in Washington.
Read moreSEFS Commencement Ceremony – Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2025
On Thursday, June 13, SEFS came together to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2025. We opened up the ceremony with remarks from SEFS Director, Dan Brown, who acknowledged that the graduating class of 2025 is equipped with the knowledge, skills and passion needed to tackle the complex challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and human demand for natural goods and services.
Read more25 Years of the Precision Forestry Cooperative
Reflecting on the cooperative’s pioneering research and industry engagement
Since its inception in 2000, the Precision Forestry Cooperative (PFC) has attracted many bright minds to the University of Washington. From visiting faculty on sabbatical and graduate students interested in the conservation of our natural areas to curious minds looking to use technology to conserve and manage ecological resources, the PFC has been their home away from home.
2025 WPPF Annual Meeting Celebrates Students, Alumni, and Industry Connections
The Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation (WPPF) Annual Meeting was held on May 29, bringing together nearly 90 attendees—including current BSE students, alumni, UW faculty and staff, and representatives from the 30 companies that make up the Foundation.
Read moreEvent Recap – 2025 Spring Capstone Poster Session
Last week 13 students who have been working closely with faculty presented their work during a poster presentation session in Allen Library. Meet some of this Spring’s capstone students and learn more about the environmental research happening here at SEFS!
Read moreA Message from Dan Brown, SEFS Director: Summer 2025
Spring quarter is quickly winding down and as the SEFS community anticipates our commencement ceremony this Friday, I’m reflecting on the excellent work of our graduating students and the important research and engagement activities in which they participate in during their time at SEFS.
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