A coast to coast network of university, industry, and agency partners.
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Orono, ME
Lead Institution & University Research Lead
PI: Aaron Weiskittel
Hosts CAFS administration through the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests. Specializes in forest growth modeling, biometrics, and decision support systems.
Corvallis, OR
Co Lead Institution
PI: Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke & Temesgen Hailemariam
Brings expertise in forest ecophysiology, remote sensing technologies, and Pacific Northwest silviculture practices.
West Lafayette, IN
Precision Silviculture Lead
PI: Doug Jacobs & Matt Ginzel
Contributes precision silviculture innovations, hardwood genetics, and Midwest research field sites.
Moscow, ID
Climate Adaptation Focus
PI: Andrew Nelson & Mark Kimsey
Focuses on climate adaptation research, drought resilience strategies, and interior West forest systems management.
CAFS legacy partners have made foundational contributions to forest science research over 17 years.
Forest genetics and breeding programs
Biometrics, nutrition, and silviculture research
Subtropical forest productivity studies
Timber value optimization research
Pacific Northwest forest systems expertise
Forest sustainability and climate research
These individuals led research at their institutions during Phase III (2018 – 2024).
University of Georgia
Phase III Site Directors
Oregon State University
University of Idaho
Purdue University
University of Florida
These individuals led research at their institutions during Phase II (2012 – 2018).
NC State University
Phase II Site Director
Virginia Tech
University of Washington
Phase II Site Directors
Auburn University
CAFS works collaboratively with leading forestland managers, forest products companies, and investment firms.
Green Diamond
PotlatchDeltic
Campbell Global
TTG Forestry
Weyerhaeuser
Rayonier
Manulife Investment Management
Hancock Timber
J.D. Irving
Forest Investment Associates
Acadian Timber
Vibrant Planet
NCASI
USDA Forest Service — Collaborating federal partner supporting long term forest research and field trial sites.
CAFS collaborates with complementary research cooperatives to maximize impact.
National forest monitoring and assessment network
Intensive plantation productivity research
Biodiversity and wildlife habitat research
Intensive management practices development
International dryland and arid region forestry
Regional tree breeding and genetics
Join CAFS to access cutting edge forest research, collaborate with leading institutions, and contribute to advancing sustainable forestry.
CAFS membership connects you to collaborative research, decision support tools, and the next generation of forest professionals.