School of Environmental and Forest Sciences

February 23, 2024

Collage of images featuring David Plunkert smiling, a green grassy field, a seascape, and a grid of animals and plants, including a bear, a goose, a bee and a tree.

The nature of nature

It’s no surprise that the federal government turned to the UW to head up an assessment of America's lands, waters and wildlife.


March 1, 2019

Natural elixir

Spending time outside is a sure-fire way to feel better. But researchers still don't know why that is.


March 1, 2006

Lasting gift

With a planned gift to forestry, Morten Lauridsen, 95, hopes to make the path toward graduation easier for future students. Proceeds from a trust he established will provide scholarships to students of forest management.


June 1, 1993

Trampling Paradise

Minor rule-breakers are causing much more damage to national parks than intentional vandalism, as much as $100 million, researchers say.