Category: Forestry and Environmental Conservation

This Creative Inquiry focuses on analyzing the diet contents of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) to understand how different contaminants, such as microplastics and PFAS, impact aquatic systems and the animals that rely on them. During their semesterly trip, students gain field experience and practice safe capture and handling skills, pit tagging, scute clipping, gastric […]

The Box Turtle Ecology Creative Inquiry focuses on understanding turtle behavior across various habitat types and explores a novel method for tracking turtle movements in urban neighborhoods. Supervised by Dr. Kyle Barrett and led by master’s student Hannah Meredith, this CI gives undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in real-world research that bridges ecology, technology, […]

The South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society held its annual meeting on October 21, celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of students and faculty within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC). Several members of our community were honored for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the field of wildlife management. Lauren Lusk, a Wildlife […]

Last month, Dr. Brandon Peoples and his WFB 4770 class took their learning beyond the classroom and into the Clemson Experimental Forest for a hands-on electrofishing field trip. Using specialized backpack units, students generated a mild electrical current that temporarily stuns fish without causing harm, allowing for safe and efficient collection. Working together, the class […]

The next student in our Spotlight Series is Terra Haines! Terra is a Master of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Graduate Student who was recently recognized as the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey (PARS) Ambassador of the Year at the Annual PARS Meeting. PARS is a citizen science initiative that gathers statewide observations of amphibians and reptiles […]

The first student in our Spotlight Series is Jenna Krugler! Jenna is a PhD student in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, advised by Dr. David Jachowski. She is studying non-lethal forms of beaver management in South Carolina and the ecology of beavers and stream restoration in the northern Great Plains. Jenna is currently working with landowners […]

During National and State Forest Products Week, faculty, staff, and students from the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences celebrated the people, research, and innovations driving a renewable and sustainable future for forest products. Dr. Brunela Pollastrelli Rodrigues, Dr. Adriana Restrepo Osorio, and Ph.D. student Anjila Lamichhane hosted an outdoor showcase where they engaged […]

Clemson College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) master’s and doctoral students learned valuable communication skills by participating in the 2025 CAFLS Graduate Research Symposium. This event was held at the Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) near Blackville, South Carolina, and consisted of 3-minute thesis and poster competitions related to each participating student’s […]

This week, Dr. Patrick Hiesl led a comprehensive chainsaw safety training course for our graduate students and faculty to emphasize the importance of safety and preparedness in the field. The workshop was supported by Mr. Jeff Fellers from the Forestry and Wildlife Resources Extension team in Union County. His expertise and collaboration helped make the […]

Jacob is a senior majoring in Forest Resource Management from Rock Hill, South Carolina. He is a dedicated student in the Clemson Honors College and an active CAFLS Ambassador. Jacob continually demonstrates his commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service within the forestry community. The SAF scholarship recognizes students who excel both in and outside […]