William Livingston
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The health of our forests has been Livingston’s passion in research, teaching, and outreach. For over 20 years in Maine, he has continually been fascinated by the surprises and discoveries that are part of learning more about the forests. From investigations on how land use history affects the health of today’s forests to the evaluations of impacts of invasive species, the Maine forests always provide a fascinating source of new learning and knowledge. These field experiences bring a unique perspective to the class room and a better sense on what students need to learn to be successful.
There is no better place than the University of Maine for studying forest resources, and there is no better way to ensure the future health of our forests than to help our graduate and undergraduate students be successful during and after their studies.
Expertise
Livingston’s research involves assessing relationships between climate and tree pests and relating stand history and development to pest problems and tree health. Current research focuses on health problems and eastern white pine decline. Livingston’s research and teaching activities are based on the concept that Maine’s living forests provide an ideal living classroom in which to investigate how land-use history affects the health of today’s forests and to evaluate the impacts of invasive species.
Appointment details
Livingston’s work is supported by:
- School of Forest Resources at the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences
- Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station
Experiment Station contributions
- Current project: Eastern White Pine Health and Responses to Environmental Changes. Hatch Multistate project number ME032212.
Areas of Expertise
Ecology
Forests
Fungi
Insects
Land And Natural Resource Use
Pathogens
Pests And Parasites
Education
M.S., University of Idaho, Forest Science, 1978
B.S., Michigan Technological University, Forestry, 1976
Courses
SFR 457/557: Tree Pests and Disease
SFR 458: Tree Pests and Disease Lab
