CALS Research Forum: Future of NY Forests & Forestry

Speakers

• Katherine Sinacore, Natural Resources & the Environment: Forest ecology, stewardship, and engagement with forest regeneration
• Peter Smallidge, Natural Resources & the Environment: Translating science to practice: forestry extension and applied research for NYS 
• Rich Stedman, Natural Resources & the Environment: Social dimensions of forestry management for climate resiliency and carbon sequestration
• Xiangtao Xu, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology: Cornell Digital Forestry Initiative bringing high tech to the woods

Details

The forestry forum will consist of opening remarks by Xingen Lei, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Julie Suarez, Associate Dean of Land Grant Affairs. Community partners from New York State, along with forest industry members and Cornell Cooperative Extension are encouraged to join in-person or online and contribute to the community discussion after the panel.  

Research Forums are 90-minute, in-person events open to faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, students, extension professionals, and community partners. Each forum features a focused research theme, invited speakers, panel discussion, and attendee engagement. Participants are encouraged to share perspectives, make new connections, and identify opportunities for future collaboration.

Contact cals_rio [at] cornell.edu (cals_rio[at]cornell[dot]edu) for more information, questions, or to discuss leading or convening a future Research Forum focused on an emerging research topic.

CALS Research Forum

Connecting ideas, people, and future research partnerships

The CALS Research Forum is a monthly series that brings together researchers from CALS and across the broader community to explore emerging themes in agriculture, food systems, environmental sustainability, and the life sciences. Through short presentations, cross-disciplinary panel discussions, and open dialogue, the forum highlights innovative research, fosters new connections, and creates opportunities for future collaborations across disciplines and with community partners. Sponsored by the CALS Research & Innovation Office and collaborating partners, the series supports shared discovery, team science, and forward-looking research planning.