Word from the Smokies: For bears, relocation is ‘no happily ever after,’ focuses on research by adjunct associate professor Joe Clark and research specialist Kristin Botzet.
Bear relocation study highlighted in Word from the Smokies column
Producing seed for future trees: updates on the UT Tree Improvement Program
Harbison’s Hawthorn seed orchard established The UT Tree Improvement Program established a Harbison’s hawthorn seed orchard at the Milan AgResearch and Education Center in March. The tree is one of…
SNR professor takes students to Smokies for salamander sampling
Professor Matt Gray took students in his Amphibian Ecology Conservation class to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to capture salamanders. The group disinfected their shoes to kill any pathogens…
Step Outside Series: Jacob Chitwood on his experience in outdoor recreation
Jacob Chitwood graduated with a BS in forestry in 2024. He recently worked at the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.…
UTK Wildlife and Fisheries Society members place at Southeastern Student Conclave
Four students in the UTK Wildlife and Fisheries Society won awards during the 2025 Southeastern Student Conclave at UT Martin from March 27-29. AnnaGrace Cunningham and Clair Epling took second…
SNR Extension specialists hold training on 4-H wildlife judging
Extension Specialists Chris Graves and Craig Harper held a training session on 4-H wildlife judging for the UT Extension Central Region. County agents and volunteers attended the in-service training on…
Undergraduate researcher mentored by David Harper named Barry Goldwater scholar
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awarded the scholarship to Materials Science and Engineering junior Jocelyn Hess. Professor David Harper is her undergraduate research mentor in the…
UT Forestry Club and Timbersports bring home wins from 66th annual Conclave
The UT Forestry Club placed in men’s and women’s bowsaw and in the new forest health event at the 66th annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave. Matthew Long won…
Nonprofit led by SNR faculty receives Pet Care Community Leaders of the Year Award
The Pet Advocacy Network honored the Healthy Trade Institute with the Pet Care Community Leaders of the Year Award. The award recognizes the nonprofit’s efforts in promoting responsible pet care…
SNR faculty join state leaders for Wolf River State Forest dedication
State leaders, UTIA administrators, and School of Natural Resources faculty celebrated the Wolf River State Forest on March 21 in Fayette County. Ames AgResearch and Education Center transferred 5,400 acres…
