Forest Resources and Conservation

Dr. Don Rockwood, Emeritus Professor

Donald Rockwood, Professor, joined the School faculty in 1974 to teach mensuration and conduct forest genetics research. Previously, he was a Forester with F & W Forestry Services and a Post-Doctoral Associate. Research foci include tree improvement of eucalyptus and cottonwood, development of systems for short-rotation woody crops, and phytoremediation.

Degrees:
PhD, North Carolina State University, 1972
MS, University of Illinois, 1968
BS, University of Illinois, 1966

Expertise:
Tree improvement, woody biomass production, growth and yield

International Experience:
Consultancy with INIA in Uruguay; Faculty Development Leave with the Australian National
University, CSIRO, and Queensland Department of Forestry; ongoing tree improvement
research with agencies in Chile, England, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

Research:
CFGRP (Development of growth and yield models for improved slash pine)
Woody Biomass Production