World class researchers advancing forest science across the nation.
Director & Professor of Forest Biometrics and Modeling
University of Maine
Dr. Weiskittel has led CAFS since 2017, guiding the center through Phase III and launching Phase IV. Under his leadership, the cooperative has grown to a coast to coast network of university, industry, and agency partners. His research focuses on forest growth modeling, climate adaptation, and decision support systems.
Program Coordinator
Center for Research on Sustainable Forests, University of Maine
Oregon State University
Forest Ecophysiology & Remote Sensing
Purdue University
Precision Silviculture & Hardwood Genetics
University of Idaho
Climate Adaptation & Interior West Systems
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.
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 membership connects you to collaborative research, decision support tools, and the next generation of forest professionals.