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David MacFarlane

David MacFarlane

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Professor, Forest Measurements and Modeling
Department of Forestry

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517-355-2399

Email:
macfar24@msu.edu

Degrees:
PhD in Ecology and Evolution, Rutgers University, 2001
BS in Natural Resource Management, Cook College, 1995
LTE (Licensed Tree Expert), 1997

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  • Climate Change Is Killing Trees And Causing Power Outages, September 21, 2021
  • Kalamazoo County road agency partners with MSU in climate change research, July 2, 2021
  • Developing and adopting a new timber model, January 27, 2021
  • MSU researchers investigate changes in the composition and structure of western forests, January 19, 2021
  • Fractal dimension of tree crowns explains species functional‐trait responses to urban environments at different scales, January 11, 2021
  • MSU faculty optimize remote field experiences for forestry students, October 22, 2020
  • Forestry faculty ensured courses continued despite limitations, June 18, 2020

David MacFarlane

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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Forestry

  • David MacFarlane

  • About
  • Contact Information
  • Related Work
  • Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee
  • Department of Forestry