Forestry & Natural Resources

Sunset in an inletClemson Extension agents with primary Natural Resources responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics ranging from forest management, forest health, forest products and forest taxation to impacts of development on water quality and watershed management.

Area Agents

Bob Franklin, Area Forestry
843-549-2595 Ext 121 or 803-584-4207 Ext 0
rmfrnkl@clemson.edu

Marion Barnes, Wildlife Food Plots
803-943-3621 Ext 115 or 803-584-4207 Ext 0
jbarns@clemson.edu

Publications

Establishment of Perennial Peanut

Management of Lowcountry Bottomland Hardwoods Using the Crop Tree Management System

Management of Bottomland Harwood Forests for Wildlife

Managing Lowcountry Forest for Wildlife

Introduction to Prescribe Fire

Timing of Prescribed Fire in Longleaf Pine Management

The Pine That Fire Built Burning Young Longleaf

Events

TBA

Contact the Extension office to be placed on the mailing list for upcoming events.

Clubs/Associations

  • Salkehatchie Forestry Association  

Services

  • Educational information for landowners on forestry and wildlife management, seminars and workshops.
  • Landowner visits by appointment.

Visit the state-wide Forestry & Natural Resources website.