Dr. M. Chad Bolding Assistant Professor, Forest Operations & Harvesting Department of Forestry & Natural Resources Phone: (864) 656-4842 Fax: (864) 656-3304 Email: mboldin@clemson.edu Personal Web Page: http://people.clemson.edu/~mboldin

Academic Education Background

Degrees	Institutions	Major fields of study	Dates of degrees
Ph.D.	Oregon State University	Forest Engineering	2006
M.F.	Oregon State University	Silviculture	2005
M.S.	Auburn University	Forest Operations	2002
B.S.	Auburn University	Forestry	2000

Work Experience

• Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University, Department of Forest Engineering, Corvallis, OR
  2002 – 2006
• Graduate Research Assistant, Auburn University, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn, AL
  2000 – 2002
• Graduate Student Assistant, Private Forest Management Team, Auburn University, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn, AL
  Summer 2000
• Forestry Assistant, Bear Creek Development Authority, Russellville, AL
  Summer 1999

Research Areas

My research interests are primarily focused on forest operations, harvesting, and harvesting/silviculture interactions.  My most recent work has investigated mechanical forest fuel reduction approaches to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, utilize previously non-merchantable material, and assess the environmental effects of mechanical entry.  In addition, examples of current research areas include: 

• The consequences of alternative fuel treatment methods and machine configurations
• New technologies for harvesting and utilizing small trees and biomass material
• Effective strategies that integrate operational, ecological, economical, and social objectives into forest operations solutions
• Influence of markets, operational constraints, and regulations on forest operations and small business owners
• The advancement of forest operations and harvesting technology to compete in the global market place 
• Harvesting and silviculture interactions /optimally matching forest operations to terrain and prescription requirements
• Precision forestry applications to increase operational productivity and value recovery
• The role of forest operations and harvesting in the forest products supply chain

Selected Publications

1. Bolding, M.C. 2006. An integrated study of mechanical forest fuel reduction: quantifying multiple factors at the stand level. Ph.D. Dissertation. Oregon State University; Corvallis, OR. 368 pgs. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/2270  

Selected Presentations

1. Bolding, M.C. 2006. An integrated study of mechanical forest fuel reduction: quantifying multiple factors at the stand level. Research report to the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation. Warm Springs, OR.


2. Bolding, M.C. 2006. Introduction to forest operations and harvesting. Invited presentation in the Lematta Oregon/Global Forestry Issues Seminar Series. Oregon State University; Corvallis, OR.


3. Bolding, M.C., L.D. Kellogg, and C.T. Davis. 2006. A productivity and cost comparison of two non-commercial forest fuel reduction machines. Presented at the 29th Annual Council on Forest Engineering Meeting; Coeur d’Alene, ID.


4. Bolding, M.C., L.D. Kellogg, and C.T. Davis. 2005. Soil disturbance from an integrated mechanical forest fuel reduction operation in southwest Oregon. Presented at the 28th Annual Council on Forest Engineering Meeting; Fortuna, CA.


5. Bolding, M.C., B.L. Lanford, and L.D. Kellogg. 2003. Forest fuel reduction: current methods and future possibilities. Presented at the 26th Annual Council on Forest Engineering Meeting; Bar Harbor, ME.

Conference & Workshop Attendance

• 2007 : South Carolina Timber Producers Association Annual Meeting: Myrtle Beach, SC
• 2007 : Appalachian Society of American Foresters 86th Annual Meeting: Pinehurst, NC
• 2007 : Gaining and Maintaining Classroom Civility through Positive Reinforcement: As Simple as ABC: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Scholarship Made Easier: Best Practices for Writing and Publishing More Effectively and Efficiently: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Budgeting 101: Writing your grant proposal budget the right way: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Applying for Grants at Clemson University: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : South Carolina Forestry Association Annual Meeting: Asheville, NC
• 2006 : Motivating and Teaching Your Students to Take Good Lecture Notes: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Society of American Foresters National Convention; Pittsburgh, PA
• 2006 : Fall 2006 Meeting of the Keowee Chapter of the Society of American Foresters: Easley, SC
• 2006 : All About Student Ratings and How to Raise Yours: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Documenting Your Teaching Effectiveness: Clemson University; Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Timber Operations Professionals (TOP Logger) Safety Workshop: Clemson, SC
• 2006 : Finding Research and Project Funding Opportunities Tailored to Your Needs: Clemson University; Clemson, SC

Professional Activities & Service

• 2007 South Carolina Division of the Society of American Foresters Science and Technology Chair
• 2007 Chair-Elect, Keowee Chapter of the Society of American Foresters
• Faculty Advisor, Clemson University Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters. September 2006 – Present.
• Attended a meeting of the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Division of the Society of American Foresters, Columbia, SC (01/16/07)
• Technical Manuscript Reviewer, International Journal of Forest Engineering. December 2006 – Present.
• Technical Manuscript Reviewer, The Journal of Forestry. October 2006 – Present.
• Technical Manuscript Reviewer, Southern Journal of Applied Forestry. October 2006 – Present.
• Advisory Committee, International Mountain Logging and 13th Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium.
• Oregon State University; Corvallis, OR. April 1-6, 2007.

Courses Taught

Professional Affiliations

• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
• Council on Forest Engineering
• Forest Products Society
• National Scholars Honor Society
• Northwest Scientific Association
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Sigma Xi Research Society
• Society of American Foresters
• South Carolina Forestry Association
• Xi Sigma Pi Honor Society