Dr. Mike Tulee is the executive director of United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. His organization is working to make a closer connection to tribal culture in Seattle with the addition of a new 1,200-square-foot Canoe Carving House on the western edge of Lake Union Park.
Read moreWildlife conservation efforts at Mt. Rainier include those aimed at supporting the Cascade red fox. Find out more about how these animals are faring in the wild, and the research Dr.
Read moreDr. Linda Heath provides leadership to comprehensive scientific programs for the national office of the US Forest Service. This includes Research & Development, Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment Research. Her work also includes leadership for the Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) program.
Read moreSamantha Zwicker is the field producer and film subject of the soon to be released “Wildcat” documentary. After obtaining both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from UW, Samantha left her life in Seattle to do research in Peru.
Read moreAll was merry and bright at this year’s SEFS holiday party. Just under 150 people enjoyed great food, drinks and camaraderie in the Forest Room – as well as some very fun gingerbread creations!
Read moreThe holidays can be a stressful time and Dr. Gregory Bratman, SEFS Assistant Professor, reminds us that nature can have many benefits for health and well-being. Find the full story here.
Read moreRecent large wildfires in California’s northern and Sierra Nevada forests have been well publicized in the media for their record-shattering sizes. But despite the attention they receive, their ecological impacts are not well understood.
Read moreWashington’s forests are facing a myriad of threats: wildfires, changing climate conditions, drought, disease and insect infestation. Land managers hope using prescribed fire will help keep forests healthier and address many of those concerns.
Read moreFind out more about how experts, like our own Laura Prugh and Sam Kreling, SEFS PhD student, are responding to an increase in coyote sightings on UW campus. You can find the full article here.
Read moreWe returned to campus in full force this Autumn quarter, and it’s been so nice to see our beautiful campus busy with activity again. With the new beginnings afforded by this return to campus, we have taken the opportunity to look forward in a number of ways.
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