William H. Conner, Ph.D.

Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources

Education:
Ph. D., Forestry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (1988)
M.S., Marine Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (1975)
B.S., Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg (1973 )

Research interest:
Influence of hydrology on forested wetland productivity. Factors affecting regeneration of tree species in forested wetland sites of the southern United States. Hog management plan development, impact monitoring, and initial management implementation for Congaree Swamp National Monument (COSW), South Carolina. Low Country Forest Conservation Project. Dieback and Restoration of Coastal Forests of the Southeast under Changing Climate: Interactive Effects of Drought Severity, Hurricanes, Sea-level Rise and Coastal Management. Management Opportunities in Forested Wetland, Bottomland Hardwood, and Riparian Areas of South Carolina. Restoration of a Saltwater-Killed Freshwater Swamp for Potential Wood Stork Habitat.