We remember David Kittredge (M.F.S. ‘80 and Ph.D. ‘86 with a specialization in silviculture) who passed away on March 13th, 2020. Dave was a dear member of the Yale and New England forestry communities. He served as a faculty member of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation for 30 years in the roles of professor, mentor, researcher of forest owner attitudes and forest policy, and Massachusetts Extension Forester. Before his passing, the Academics for Land Protection (ALPINE) in New England honored his work and dedication with the Charles H.W. Foster Award for Exemplary Academic Leadership in Conservation for his achievements in convening community members, sharing science and technical expertise, skilled listening to forest owners, and the creation of “Woodland Councils.” In remembrance, Dave requested that friends, classmates, and colleagues spend time in the woods or engaging in other outdoor activities. Please find his thoughtful obituary here.
The Overstory
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May 21, 2020
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The Creation of a Sub-school and Plan
After the school’s name change and creation of The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment in 2020, we got to work... read more
Arnold, W., Gewirtzman, J., Raymond, P. A., Duguid, M., Brodersen, C., Brown, C., Norbraten, N., Wood, Q. T. V., Bradford, M. A., & Peccia, J. (2024). A diverse... read more
By: Aaron Donato ‘25 MF
Dearest Family,
I hope this letter finds you well, as I write you from camp at Yale-Myers Forest. I am in the 8th week of the Apprentice... read more
Each summer, Yale-Myers Forest Camp is home to an enterprising group of undergraduate student interns learning how to do field-based scientific research through the... read more
By Lucia Parra Arce ‘24 MEM
A few months ago, the Yale School of the Environment’s Class of 2024 celebrated the completion of their master’s programs with a... read more