Research in the Forest
Faculty from multiple Clemson colleges use the Forest to explore topics in forestry, ecology, wildlife biology, environmental science and more. Researchers from other universities and partner institutions also conduct studies here, extending the Forest’s impact across the region.
These projects not only advance scientific understanding but also create meaningful learning experiences for students. They connect classroom concepts with fieldwork, encourage collaboration across disciplines and support Clemson’s land-grant mission to serve communities through research, education and outreach.
Below is a sampling of faculty-led research currently taking place in the Clemson Experimental Forest.
Sampling of Forest-Based Research
ART 3130/4130
Researcher: Anderson Wrangle
Students photographed plantation ruins and other structures for a class project exhibited in Lee Hall.
Researcher: Jason Fridley
Installed 200 dendrometers on 12 tree species to track growth in collaboration with Czech researchers.
Researcher: Donald Hagan
Studies wildfire severity and precipitation impact on carbon transport through DOE-funded research.
HIST 3890
Researcher: Spencer Roberts
Planning cemetery preservation and interpretation tied to the Cemetery Hill Project.
GEOL 2050
Researcher: Lindsay Shuller-Nickles
Leads occasional field trips to the Maw Bridge pegmatite beyond 12 Mile Creek.
Researchers: Matthew Browning & Olivia McAnirlin
Studying how nature exposure affects mental health among students using GPS and NatureDose data.
Researcher: Brandon Peoples
Researching the ecology of mound-nesting minnows in the Clemson Experimental Forest.
