Natural Resources & the Environment
UConn Researchers Work to Enhance Forest Carbon Monitoring
A new modeling effort helps to quickly and accurately estimate forest biomass
UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes
A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
New Tools Reveal the True Paths of Wildlife
A new model developed by UConn researchers now accounts for three-dimensional movement, allowing better tracking of animals that move up or down in space
For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat
'These important aquatic rodents transform habitats in many ways that some communities, like the Native Americans, have appreciated for 1000s of years, and Western science is just now discovering that importance'
CT DEEP Releases New Wildlife Action Plan with Support from UConn’s CAHNR
With the goal of identifying species in need and actions to take, the Statewide Wildlife Action Plan incorporates scientific expertise and comments from the public
Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Interim Dean of UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Venkitanarayanan is a leader in the field of egg and poultry meat safety and has served in several leadership roles within the University
From Puddles to Pollinators: Rain Gardens are Transforming Connecticut Landscapes
UConn Extension programs offer multi-faceted resources to help businesses and residents bolster their landscapes
When Stressors Converge, How Will Our Forests Fare?
Two recent publications dig into the impacts of compounding factors threatening New England trees
Living with Bears in Connecticut: What You Need to Know
Bears are a growing presence in Connecticut, and while they’re an important part of our ecosystem, it's important to know how to safely share space