Conduct Research in the Forest
A living laboratory for discovery and innovation
The Clemson Experimental Forest spans 19,200 acres of diverse ecosystems and long-term management history. It provides an ideal setting for field-based research across a variety of disciplines.
Why choose the Forest for your research?
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Access to upland and bottomland hardwoods, pine plantations, wetlands and streams
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A range of land-use histories and active management zones
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Opportunities in forestry, wildlife ecology, hydrology, soils, social science and more
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Long-term forest inventory and GIS datasets maintained for over 60 years
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On-site support to help with site selection, logistics and permitting
Support for researchers
Forest staff are available to:
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Assist with locating appropriate field sites
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Provide background on past and current land management
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Offer guidance on integrating research into forest operations
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Help coordinate access and fieldwork logistics
Get started
Whether you are beginning a new project or expanding an existing study, the Clemson Experimental Forest offers the access, infrastructure and support to help your research succeed.
