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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For years, forestry students at Yale have been planting evergreens in the Christmas tree farm at Yale-Myers with the knowledge that students of the future will... read more
Entering the Baltimore Convention Center’s doors for the Society of American Foresters 2022 National Convention is somewhat like walking through the local grocery... read more
Noting the significant lack of women in leadership positions in the forest sector, a group of women organized a space to specifically cultivate and empower women’s... read more
By Nick Nugent ’23 MEM
Nick Nugent ’23 MEM presents at the International Forestry Students’ Symposium in Santiago, Chile as part of IFSA’s 50th anniversary... read more
Browne, L., Markesteijn, L., Manzané-Pinzón, E., Wright, S. J., Bagchi, R., Engelbrecht, B., … & Comita, L. S. (2022). Widespread variation in functional... read more