Ben Knapp
@MOsilviculture
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Silviculture and restoration ecology at University of Missouri.
Joined January 2019
Please RT and share! JOIN THE LAB! We are looking to recruit a motivated reserach technician to assist with field research on restoration and lidar data collection in #longleaf pine at the beautiful @thejonesctr Apps due July 6 https://t.co/eUuQwDkUir
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Just In: Age structure of saplings in canopy openings of mature longleaf pine woodlands https://t.co/lvv0vssBzS
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Research on sapling recruitment and age structure in mature longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) woodlands is needed to inform silvicultural treatments that maintain or enhance stand structural...
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New article alert 🚨 for the #FireEcology Journal! By @jensen_student, @MOsilviculture, @JefferyBCannon & @BigelowSeth #SNFECO @SpringerEcology @SpringerPlants @TMTSpringer Read it here: https://t.co/o3kS2IKMLx
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"Opening Oak Forests to Woodlands and New Ideas" Check out this special collection focused on eastern US oak ecosystems in @fireecology's journal, Fire Ecology: https://t.co/oOzO4ZB5AY
#firescience #fireecology #prescribedfire #RxFire
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Some eye-candy to share. This is a terrestrial #lidar scan of a #shortleaf #pine grown in an old-growth forest in Missouri. The detail we can capture with lidar is helping us study details about the canopy of southern pines
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Two opportunities to work in applied forest ecology in the #longleafpine woodlands! @JefferyBCannon @Joshua_Puhlick Visit https://t.co/gawsIIWQSN
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We are seeking 3 post docs starting in fall 2024 relating to: 1. Oak forest growth and sustainability 2. Wildland fire effects on tree growth and wood properties 3. Fire regime modeling and mapping: More details at: https://t.co/ELMjOjvl3O.
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I really enjoyed working on this research with Fulbright scholar Joao Campoa from Portugal. We cored longleaf pines and slash pines across Ichauway to examine growth responses to drought.
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#NewPublication: Invasive plant management in eastern North American Forests: A systematic review https://t.co/q7FQd5HN2P
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Save the date for the SAF Rising Professionals Conference in Baton Rouge, LA, February 6-8, 2024! This new annual event is tailored specifically for young professionals (under 40 years old) and natural resources and forestry students! Visit https://t.co/fI2V3jfTN9 to learn more!
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Fun new paper exploring some aspects of the fire ecology of shortleaf pine! https://t.co/XXxV0rQtgZ
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Fire Ecology - Shortleaf pine is a fire-adapted tree species, and prescribed fire is commonly used to increase its regeneration success, improve wildlife habitat, and reach conservation objectives...
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We're looking for a PhD student to work on disturbance and development in pine-oak mixedwoods https://t.co/fV8Vzc1Uhj
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Latest on the #SAF2023 Blog, Calvin Norman shares some exciting news about this year's Tree'via and Quiz Bowl! (Hint: There may be more than one trophy up for grabs this year🤏🏆) Is your university registered? If not, hurry--there are only 5 spots left: https://t.co/jMp0hWnyjp
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SAF is proud to announce Michael Keeley as the 2023 District 9 Presidential Field Forester! Mike is a district supervisor for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He helped create a workforce development program to recruit undergrad students for summer positions. Congrats!🎉
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Please RT and share: Now hiring Post-doctoral researcher OR Spatial Analyst! We are seeking motivated candidates with geospatial skills to work towards improving restoration in beautiful #longleaf pine forests @thejonesctr. Apps due Sept 15 https://t.co/2i2zXYFZyo
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@oakfirescience is so excited for the upcoming 7th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference! Just 12 days away! Register now if you haven't already, and we look forward to seeing everyone May 16th in Tyler, TX https://t.co/t6tBGt8qUb
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Check out our recent review article which suggests potential strategies for enhancing carbon stocks and accumulation in longleaf pine ecosystems. Opportunities for Research on Carbon Management in Longleaf Pine Ecosystems https://t.co/HlyJW94mTy
#mdpiforests via @MDPIOpenAccess
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Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) savannas and woodlands are known for providing numerous ecosystem services such as promoting biodiversity, reducing risk of wildfire and insect outbreaks, and...
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Now hiring: Landscape Ecology Researhc Technician: We are hiring a motivated field technician to work in beautiful #longleaf pine forests at @thejonesctr. Help us learn about the fire and hurricane ecology in this unique system. Apps due May 5 https://t.co/3Ce9I3rxzZ
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Check out the agenda for the upcoming 7th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference! Early-bird registration and poster/flash talk registration deadlines have been extended to April 14th! See you there!
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