Forest Health
The over-arching research goal and application of basic concepts critically important to the global sustainability of our forest biomes and human health.


Population & Community Ecology
The scientific foundation underpinning knowledge of complex ecosystem structure and function to support the conservation of healthy forests.

Invasive Species
Species that have major, unpredictable disruptive ecological and economic damage to natural and managed ecosystems, whether native or introduced.


Biological Control
Comprises classical, augmentation, and conservation approaches to preserving and promoting natural enemies to help reduce the impact of damaging pests.