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Dr. Wood

 

Dr. Gene W. Wood
Professor ( Retired )
Department of Forestry & Natural Resources

Phone: 864.656.0319
Fax: 864.656-3304
Email: gwood@clemson.edu

Personal Web Page: Under Construction

 


Academic Education Background

Degrees

Institutions

Major fields of study

Dates of degrees

Ph.D.

Virginia Tech

Forestry

1971

M.S.

Penn State University

Wildlife Management

1966

B.S

Penn State University

Agronomy

1963


Research Areas
  • Forest Wildlife Ecology
  • Recreational Horse Trails on Wildlands
  • Development of the Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler Model 2 and publication of DVD on the process
  • Development of the Clemson Experimental Forest, Fants Grove Area Trails as a model for recreational horse use.
Selected Publications
  1. Book: Wood, G. W. (principal author). in review. Recreational Horse Trails in Rural and Wildland Areas. 489 pages plus 230 pages of figures and tables.

  2. Wood, G.W. 2006. Thoughts on planning and management of the nation’s public forests. J. For. 104(1):52

  3. Wood, G. W. 2005. The power of harmony. Equus. 335:46-50.

  4. Wood, G. W. 2005. Recreational horse camps and trailrides as alternative sources of income. Forest Landowner. 34(4):43-45.

  5. Wood, G. W. 2006. Role of recreational trail horse use in the invasive plant species issue. Back Country Horsemen of America News. March 2007. pages 4-8.

  6. Wood, G. W. 2004. American Dreams. Equus Magazine. p.78. August 2004.

Selected Presentations
  1. Wood, G. W. 2005. Role of recreational trail horse use in the invasive plant species issue. 2005 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conf., High Point, NC.

  2. Keynote Address: A Brief History of SETC and Glimpses of its Potential Future. 2004 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Atlanta, GA July 30-31, 2004

  3. Presentation: Trailriders in the Ecosystem. 2004 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Atlanta, GA July 31, 2004

  4. Keynote Address: Recreation in a Natural Heritage Setting. 2004. 3rd Australian Track and Trails Conference 2004, Adelaide. October 18, 2004

  5. Conservation Concerns for Recreational Horse Trails Activities. A lecture at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, October 17, 2004

  6. Recreational Horse Trails and Water Quality Protection. 2004 A lecture given at the Australian National University, Canberra, Oct. 20, 2004

  7. Minimum Impact principles for Recreational Use of Trail Horses. A 1/2 day workshop taught in conjunction with the 3rd National Australian Tracks and Trails Conference, Adelaide Oct. 17, 2004

  8. Introduction to Equestrian Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance. A 1/2 day workshop taught in conjunction with the 3rd national Australian Tracks and Trails Conference, Adelaide Oct. 20, 2004

  9. Keynote Address. Fundamental Issues for Shared-Use Trails. 2004. Illinois Trails Conference. November 12, 2004.

  10. Fundamental Standards for Recreational Trails. 2004. Presented at the Illinois Trails Conference. November 12, 2004.
Courses Taught
  • WFB 306 Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (2hrs) 1 section every spring and fall semester

  • WFB 430/630 Wildlife Conservation Policy (3 hrs) 1 section every fall semester

  • ENR 450/650 Current Issues (3 hrs) 1 section every spring semester
Professional Affiliations
  • Society of American Foresters
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