Northeastern Research Station

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Meeting Our Scientist - John C. Brissette

Dr. John C. Brissette
USDA Forest Service
PO Box 640
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: 603-868-7632
Fax: 603-868-7604
email: jbrissette@fs.fed.us
Website: RWU 4155

Education:

• The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  BSF, Forest Management, 1975; MF, Forest Biology, 1977
• Louisiana State University
  PhD, Forest Tree Physiology, 1990

Career Summary:

As Project Leader, I supervise a diverse team of scientists and support staff with the mission of providing fundamental scientific information and appropriate practical guidelines needed to manage northern forest ecosystems for both ecological and economic sustainability. Much of my effort is fostering collaboration with university faculty and students by promoting cooperative research to enhance the value of long-term studies on experimental forests managed by the unit, two in Maine and one in New Hampshire. I have also developed partnerships with agencies and organizations interested in using the experimental forests to demonstrate good forestry to professional land managers and the public.

Since joining the Forest Service in 1979, my career has focused on research and technology transfer in the areas of artificial regeneration of southern pines and natural regeneration and stand development of northern conifers and pine-oak ecosystems. I have authored or coauthored over 60 articles and have given numerous presentations at professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. In addition, I am a member of a Forest Service team working with Russian colleagues to demonstrate sustainable forestry practices in the Krasnoyarsk region of central Siberia.

Specific Experience:

• Project Leader; Northeastern Research Station, Durham, NH; 1996-present
• Project Leader; Orono, ME; 1993-1996
• Research Forester; Pineville, LA; 1984-1993
• Nursery and Tree Improvement Specialist; Jackson, MS; 1979-1984
• Associate Director; Michigan State Coop Tree Improvement Program, East Lansing, MI; 1977-1979

Civic and Professional Affiliations:

• Society of American Foresters; I have served in a number of elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels.
• I am one of three commissioners for the Village of Northwood Ridge Water District in Northwood, NH.