Natural Resources & the Environment
A Tale of the Fight to Save New England’s Native Rabbit
For the New England cottontail, the path to protective status is not a straightforward one
January 6, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Ranked in Top 10 Most Sustainable Universities
UConn recognized as a top-performing institution by the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) and UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
December 23, 2022 | Betsy Mortensen
CAHNR Celebrates a Year of Research Success
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking research success
December 14, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Recognizes Student Success and Dedicated Donors at Annual Celebration
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated student scholars and the donors who supported their studies at an annual event
December 9, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
O Which Tannenbaum? A UConn Guide to Picking the Best Tree for Your Holiday Traditions
Heading out to a local tree farm? UConn experts give you the inside scoop on picking the perfect pine (or spruce or fir) for your holiday
November 28, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Grant Enhances Solar Energy, Storm Readiness Efforts
Eversource Energy Center associate director Junbo Zhao earns $4.4 million to develop transformative technologies and advance Connecticut’s preparedness and response to inclement weather
November 21, 2022 | Matt Engelhardt
Greening with Equity: Dearth of Ecosystem Services Corresponds to Non-White Areas
A new UConn study explores how communities of color remain excluded from all that nature has to offer
November 1, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
‘The Problem is Nature Just Isn’t Natural Anymore’
As Connecticut’s trees are pushed to the brink by climate change, UConn researchers are working to help make New England woodlands more resilient
October 31, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Amy Harder Appointed Associate Dean of UConn Extension
Harder will lead UConn Extension's programs, which serve all of Connecticut's 169 municipalities
October 28, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
From Wyoming Mountains to Connecticut Forests, Tracking Feline Apex Predators
UConn researchers have developed a model for tracking apex feline predators like mountain lions and bobcats in the wild
October 25, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources