Research Professionals & Instructors

John assists in all levels of forest management of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, including the management of its 5,350 acres, the center’s GIS system, and the facilitation of activities and instruction for user groups.

Dr. Kush performs research related to forest stand dynamics, fire ecology, and restoration ecology; teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in these subject areas; and is an affiliate faculty with the Office of University Writing.

Dr. Matusick directs the operations and installation services of the Center for Natural Resources Management and Military Lands and guides the natural resources management support provided to military installations.

As part of the Auburn Forest and Fire Ecology Lab, Tamara researches the effects of disturbance and management on forest carbon dynamics.

Chad manages research operations at the Deer Research Laboratory facility in Camp Hill, Ala., and assists graduate students with current projects. His primary research interests include ungulate reproductive ecology and wildlife census methods.

Payne plans and conducts field research and disseminates information related to herbicide use, weed control and other production issues in bareroot and container nurseries for the Southern Forest Nursery Management Cooperative.

Shoemaker plans and conducts field research and disseminates information related to herbicide use, weed control and other production issues in bareroot and container nurseries for the Southern Forest Nursery Management Cooperative.