Welcome to the Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources traces its roots back to the Cornell College of Forestry, the first college of its kind in North America. The department continues to be just as innovative today, focusing on the interplay of the ecological and social sciences in fostering environmental sustainability.
Our students, professors, and outreach program participants explore issues related to maximizing biodiversity, enhancing and sustaining ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and managing natural resources in partnership with local groups, state agencies, and national and international environmental organizations.
Recently ranked one of the top four college environmental programs in the nation by a leading sustainability website, with an A-plus grade for its “education, experience and research opportunities,” the Department of Natural Resources offers numerous ways for students, scientists, and citizens to be part of a vital and growing field.
DNR GSA Symposium Schedule January 19-20, 2012
Check back here in 2012 for the Spring Seminar Schedule
Dr. Tom Gavin’s Lecture Now on YouTube!
Tom Gavin’s lecture titled “My life as a field biologist: from deer to digital book in 40 short years” can now be viewed on Youtube, rather than having to be downloaded from the previous url that was provided. The link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd7bziiLzcE. For more information about his lecture, see this blog post.
Fernow Renovation Project Update 1-18-12
The ground floor slab has been removed to allow excavation for the base of the elevator shaft (pictured below), new stairwell and plumbing and electric. Here is the excavated ground floor looking to the east: …and to the west: The framing of the walls has started on the first floor. Here is the first floor [...]
Ruth Sherman Wins Bronze at UCI Masters World Cyclocross Championships
Ruth Sherman, a Research Associate in the Department of Natural Resources, competed in the Women’s 50-54 2012 UCI Masters World Cyclocross Championship Race held in Louisville, KY, Jan. 12-15, the first time they’ve been held in the U.S. and took home the bronze medal. If you’ve never heard of cyclocross, it is a fun, crazy bike [...]
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Faculty Spotlight
Thomas Alan Gavin
Prof Emeritus
I am a wildlife biologist/conservation biologist with teaching and research commitments. I have worked in NY State as well as several western states, and in Costa Rica and East Africa.... Read Thomas Alan Gavin's full profile