Our People

World class researchers advancing forest science across the nation.

Leadership

Center Direction

Meg Fergusson

Meg Fergusson

Program Coordinator

Center for Research on Sustainable Forests, University of Maine

Phase IV Site Directors

University Research Leads

Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke & Temesgen Hailemariam

Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke & Temesgen Hailemariam

Oregon State University

Forest Ecophysiology & Remote Sensing

Doug Jacobs & Matt Ginzel

Doug Jacobs & Matt Ginzel

Purdue University

Precision Silviculture & Hardwood Genetics

Andrew Nelson & Mark Kimsey

Andrew Nelson & Mark Kimsey

University of Idaho

Climate Adaptation & Interior West Systems

Industry Advisory Board

Guiding CAFS Research Priorities

The IAB provides strategic direction, evaluates project proposals, and ensures research relevance to operational forestry. Members represent forest products companies, timberland investment organizations, technology firms, and conservation partners.

Next Generation

Students & Postdocs

CAFS has supported dozens of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers across all four phases, training the next generation of forest scientists and managers. Student projects span growth modeling, remote sensing, genetics, forest health, and silviculture.

CAFS

Ready to shape the future of forestry?

CAFS membership connects you to collaborative research, decision support tools, and the next generation of forest professionals.

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