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
Tri-Annual publication of Forest-Centric news produced by the Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment
May 21, 2020
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By: Mark Ashton
Matthew J. Kelty—Thank you for your work in forestry. It was a privilege to work with you as a friend and colleague.
Matt Kelty—Professor of... read more
By: Wyatt Klipa ’23 MEM
The Forest School (TFS) at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) prides itself on a commitment to interdisciplinary work and... read more
By: Shaylyn Austin ’23 MF, Teaching Fellow, Management Plans for Protected Areas
“Connecticut has the most fascinating geology in the world.” This is a phrase that... read more
Alshwairikh, Y. A., Fanton, A. C., Prats, K. A., Burak, M. K., Duguid, M. C., & Rowland, F. E. (2023). Habits and attitudes toward writing affect the... read more
By: Wyatt Klipa ’23 MEM
In late October, as the winds chilled the air and the rain fell constant in the Northeast, forestry students and staff escaped New Haven and... read more