Written by Tyler Gibson, Office of the Duke Forest. As drone technology rapidly evolves, researchers increasingly use these flying tools to gather data where traditional tools and human eyes cannot reach. Lightweight, agile, and equipped with advanced sensors, drones unlock new insights from their unique vantage points. The Duke Forest… Read More
By offering hands-on, place-based learning opportunities, the Duke Forest ignites students’ curiosity and appreciation for the natural world. Whether it’s high school students conducting scientific research for the first time or elementary students discovering the magic of the outdoors, the Forest continues to inspire the next generation of environmental scholars and… Read More
Writing and photographs by Kirsten Khire, University Communications, and Tyler Gibson, Office of the Duke Forest. Three universities. Three distinct research studies. One extraordinary Forest. The Duke Forest, Duke University’s largest outdoor teaching and research laboratory, is more than just a beautiful landscape—it is a dynamic hub for scientific discovery.… Read More
by Jianna Torre Master of Forestry Student In late April 2024, Duke Forest staff and Duke Nicholas School of the Environment Master of Forestry students completed a prescribed burn of a 30-acre hardwood tract in the Hillsboro Division of the Duke Forest. Prescribed fire is a valuable tool for foresters… Read More
Blake Tedder, our Assistant Director of Engagement, shares this letter with the Duke Forest community upon his transition to a new role within Duke’s Office of Climate and Sustainability. March 7, 2024 Dear Duke Forest Supporters, I hope this message finds you well and in touch with natural places that… Read More
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new fund to support student internships on the Forest. Bruce Roberts, Ph.D., and his wife Ginny Roberts of Delaware, Ohio, recently gave a generous gift to the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory to establish the Bruce and Ginny Roberts Duke… Read More
Senior Program Coordinator Maggie Heraty spent a day with Forest Supervisor Tom Craven and Forest Technician Zach Carnegie and gained a new appreciation for how much they accomplish in a typical day. She shared her reflections with our team, and we’re sharing them here as an homage to our Field… Read More
by Andrea Kolarova, Operations & Management Summer Intern If you have visited the Duke Forest recently, you may have seen me driving my truck along the gravel roads on a trail maintenance mission, or spotted my blue and white cap between the trees as I investigate ash trees for my… Read More
Expanding the Team to Meet the Moment In the first half of 2023, our office is reflecting on some of the major accomplishments coming out of our 2017-2022 5-Year Strategic Plan. This plan has been a pivotal one for the Forest. As we move to advance these goals and accomplishments… Read More
Arts belong in the Forest too: Broadening our Teaching and Research disciplines In the first half of 2023, our office is reflecting on some of the major accomplishments coming out of our 2017-2022 5-Year Strategic Plan. This plan has been a pivotal one for the Forest. As we move to… Read More
