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Kurt Gottschalk

Title: Project Leader / Research Forester
Unit: Ecology and Management of Invasive Species and Forest Ecosystems
Previous Unit: Disturbance Ecology and Management of Oak-Dominated Forests
Address: Northern Research Station
180 Canfield St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-285-1598
E-mail: Contact Kurt Gottschalk

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Education

Ph.D., Tree Physiology, Michigan State University
MS, Silviculture and Forest Ecology, Michigan State University
BS, Forestry, Iowa State University

Civic & Professional Affiliations

Society of American Foresters: SAF Fellow and Certified Forester
Ecological Society of America
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Pennsylvania Forestry Association
West Virginia Forestry Association
The Nature Conservancy
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The American Chestnut Foundation
The National Arbor Day Foundation
Xi Sigma Pi Honorary
Gamma Sigma Delta Honorary
Alpha Zeta Honorary and Service
Sigma Xi Research Honorary

Current Research

My research focuses on two broad areas: invasive species ecology and management and oak silviculture and management. My efforts in invasive species ecology and management deal with hazard and risk rating of forests, socio-economic and ecological effects on invasive species on forest ecosystems and people, development of silvicultural treatments to minimize impacts, and development of decision-making tools for IPM. Current work is focused on gypsy moth, sudden oak death, butternut canker, beech bark disease, hemlock woolly adelgid, and emerald ash borer. Within the oak silviculture area, my research is focused on oak regeneration methods and on rehabilitation of forests damaged by invasive species. Current work includes cooperative research with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry on oak advanced regeneration dominance probabilities and shelterwood/understory treatment methods for developing large advanced oak seedlings.

Why is This Important

Both natural and anthropogenic disturbances in forest ecosystems and those caused by invasive species can lead to changes in species composition and structure of woody and herbaceous plant communities. Such changes are directly linked to the nature and quality of woodland benefits that flow from our forests. Understanding and managing how invasive species and disturbances affect forest plant communities is a vital step in sustaining forest attributes for current and future generations.

Future Research

Develop silvicultural prescriptions for the reintroduction of blight-resistant American chestnut in eastern oak forests. Develop mast management guidelines for oak forests.

Featured Publications

Morin, Randall S.; Liebhold, Andrew M; Gottschalk, K.W.; Woodall, Chris W.; Twardus, Daniel B.; White, Robert L.; Horsley, Stephen B.; Ristau, Todd E. 2006. Analysis of forest health monitoring surveys on the Allegheny National Forest (1998-2001). Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-339. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 102 p.
Morin, Randall S.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2004. Area-Wide Analysis of Hardwood Defoliator Effects on Tree Conditions in the Allegheny Plateau. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 21(1): 31-39.
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1993. Silvicultural guidelines for forest stands threatened by the gypsy moth. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-171. Radnor, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 49 p.

Additional Online Publications

McManus, Katherine A.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2009. Proceedings 19th U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species 2008
Montgomery, Michael E.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2009. Research and development program on host plant resistance to hemlock woolly adelgid
Fajvan, Mary Ann; Rentch, Jim; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2009. The effects of thinning and gypsy moth defoliation on wood volume growth in oaks
Miller, Gary W.; Graves, Aaron T.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Baumgras, John E. 2008. Accuracy of tree grade projections for five Appalachian hardwood species
Balci, Y.; Balci, S.; MacDonald, W.L.; Gottschalk, K.W. 2008. Foliar susceptibility of eastern oak species to Phytophthora infection
Schweitzer, Callie Jo; Clark, Stacy; Gaines, Glen; Finke, Paul; Gottschalk, Kurt; Loftis, David. 2008. Integrating land and resource management plans and applied large-scale research on two national forests
Brose, Patrick H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Horsley, Stephen B.; Knopp, Peter D.; Kochenderfer, James N.; McGuinness, Barbara J.; Miller, Gary W.; Ristau, Todd E.; Stoleson, Scott H.; Stout, Susan L. 2008. Prescribing regeneration treatments for mixed-oak forests in the Mid-Atlantic region
Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. 2008. Proceedings, 18th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2007
Balci, Y.; Balci, S.; MacDonald, W.L.; Gottschalk, K.W. 2008. Relative susceptibility of oaks to seven species of Phytophthora isolated from oak forest soils
Fajvan, Mary Ann; Rentch, Jim; Gottschalk, Kurt. 2008. The effects of thinning and gypsy moth defoliation on wood volume growth in oaks
Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. 2007. Proceedings, 17th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2006
Stout, Susan L.; Brose, Pat; Gottschalk, Kurt; Miller, Gary; Knopp, Pete; Rutherford, Gary; Deibler, Mark; Frank, Gary; Gilmore, Gary. 2007. SILVAH-OAK: ensuring adoption by engaging users in the full cycle of forest research
Morin, Randall S.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Tobin, Patrick C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Luzader, Eugene. 2007. Spread of beech bark disease in the eastern United States and its relationship to regional forest composition
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Courter, Anthony W. 2007. The Gypsy Moth Event Monitor for FVS: a tool for forest and pest managers
Eisenbies, Mark H.; Davidson, Christopher; Johnson, James; Amateis, Ralph; Gottschalk, Kurt. 2007. Tree mortality in mixed pine-hardwood stands defoliated by the European gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.)
Morin, Randall S.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Luzader, Eugene R.; Lister, Andrew J.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twardus, Daniel B. 2005. Mapping host-species abundance of three major exotic forest pests
McWilliams, William H.; Bowersox, Todd W.; Brose, Patrick H.; Devlin, Daniel A.; Finley, James C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Horsley, Steve; King, Susan L.; LaPoint, Brian M.; Lister, Tonya W.; McCormick, Larry H.; Miller, Gary W.; Scott, Charles T.; Steele, Harry; Steiner, Kim C.; Stout, Susan L.; Westfall, James A.; White , Robert L. 2005. Measuring Tree Seedlings and Associated Understory Vegetation in Pennsylvania's Forests
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2005. Proceedings, 16th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2005
Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. 2005. Proceedings, XV U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2004
Liebhold, Andrew; Morin, Randall; Gottschalk, Kurt; Twardus, Dan. 2005. The Biogeography of Beech Bark Disease Invasion of North America
Miller, Gary W.; Graves, Aaron T.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Baumgras, John E. 2004. Accuracy of Tree Grade Predictions for Five Appalachian Hardwood Species
Brown, John; Miller, Gary W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2004. Effects of Alternative Thinning Treatments on Tree Grades at Three Upland Hardwood Sites in Kentucky and Ohio: 30 Year Results
McWilliams, William H.; Bowersox, Todd W.; Brose, Patrick H.; Devlin, Daniel A.; Finley, James C.; Horsley, Steve; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Lister, Tonya W.; McCormick, Larry H.; Miller, Gary W.; Steiner, Kim C.; Stout, Susan L.; Westfall, James A.; White, Robert L. 2004. Indicators of regenerative capacity for eastern hardwood forests
Colbert, J.J.; Schuckers, Michael; Fekedulegn, Desta; Rentch, James; MacSiurtain, Mairtin; Gottschalk, Kurt. 2004. Individual tree basal-area growth parameter estimates for four models
Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. 2004. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2003
McWilliams, William H.; Bowersox, Todd W.; Brose, Patrick H.; Devlin, Daniel A.; Finley, James C.; Horsley, Steve; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; King, Susan L.; Lister, Tonya W.; McCormick, Larry H.; Miller, Gary W.; Scott, Charles T.; Steiner, Kim C.; Stout, Susan L.; Westfall, James A.; White, Robert L. 2003. Indicators of regenerative capacity for native broadleaf forests: a case study of ungulate overpopulation in the Eastern United States
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 2003. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2002
Brose, Patrick; Stout, Susan; Miller, Gary; Gottschalk, Kurt. 2003. SILVAH 5.1: developing interim guidelines for managing oak in Pennsylvania through multi-agency cooperation
Davidson, Christopher B.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Johnson, James E. 2001. European gypsy moth (lymantria dispar L.) outbreaks: a review of the literature
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 3 of 7
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 4 of 7
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 5 of 7
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 7 of 7
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.,. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 1 of 7
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 2 of 7
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 2001. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2001; 2001 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD. Part 6 of 7
Miller, Gary W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Graves, Aaron T.; Baumgras, John E. 2001. The effect of silvicultural thinning on tree grade distributions of five hardwood species in West Virginia
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2000. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2000
Fosbroke, Sandra L.C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 1999. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 1999
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1998. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1998; 1998 January 20-23; Annapolis, MD - Articles 1-36
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1998. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1998; 1998 January 20-23; Annapolis, MD - Articles 37-72
Nowak, Chris; Stout, Susan; Brissette, John; Kenefic, Laura; Miller, Gary; Leak, Bill; Yaussy, Dan; Schuler, Tom; Gottschalk, Kurt. 1997. Defining the role of silvicultural research in the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station
Liebhold, Andrew M.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Luzader, Eugene R.; Mason, Douglas A.; Bush, Renate; Twardus, Daniel B. 1997. Gypsy moth in the United States: an atlas
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1997. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth reseach forum 1997; 1997 January 14-17; Annapolis, MD : Articles 1-33
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1997. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth reseach forum 1997; 1997 January 14-17; Annapolis, MD : Articles 61-95
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1997. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth reseach forum 1997; 1997 January 14-17; Annapolis, MD. : Articles 34-60
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1997. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1996; 1996 January 16-19; Annapolis, MD.
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Muzika, Rose-Marie. 1995. Defoliation and mortality patterns in forests silviculturally managed for gypsy moth
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Fosbroke, Sandra L.C., eds. 1995. Proceedings, 10th Central Hardwood Forest Conference
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1995. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1995; 1995 January 17-20; Annapolis, MD : Abstracts/Papers/Presentations/Posters
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1995. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1995; 1995 January 17-20; Annapolis, MD : Presentations/Workshop Summary
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1995. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1995; 1995 January 17-20; Annapolis, MD. : Abstracts/Papers/Presentations/Posters
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1995. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1995; 1995 January 17-20; Annapolis, MD. : Presentations/Workshop Summary
Liebhold, Andrew M.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Muzika, Rose-Marie; Montgomery, Michael E.; Young, Regis; O'Day, Kathleen; Kelley, Brooks. 1995. Suitability of North American tree species to gypsy moth: a summary of field and laboratory tests.
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1995. Using silviculture to improve health in northeastern conifer and eastern hardwood forests
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1994. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture Interagency gypsy moth research forum 1994; 1994 January 18-21; Annapolis, MD
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1993. Oak silviculture, management, and defoliation effects in France and Germany
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; MacFarlane, Russ W. 1993. Photographic guide to crown condition of oaks: use for gypsy moth silviculture. Part A.
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; MacFarlane, W. Russ. 1993. Photographic guide to crown condition of oaks: use for gypsy moth silviculture. Part B.
Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; [Editors]. 1993. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1993; 1993 January 19-22; Annapolis, MD.
Hicks, Ray R., Jr.; Fultineer, Robert M.; Ware, Barbara S.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1993. Susceptibility of regeneration in clearcuts to defoliation by gypsy moth
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; [Editors]. 1992. Proceedings U. S. Department of Agriculture Interagency gypsy moth research forum 1992; 1992 January 13-16; Annapolis, MD.
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; [Editors]. 1992. Proceedings U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research forum 1991; 1991 January 14-17; Annapolis, MD.
Hix, D.M.; Fosbroke, D.E.; Hicks, R.R., Jr.; Gottschalk, K.W. 1991. Development of regeneration following gypsy moth defoliation of Appalachian Plateau and Ridge & Valley hardwood stands
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1991. Does previous stand management influence gypsy moth-related mortality?
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1991. Gypsy moth impacts on oak acorn production
McGraw, James B.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1991. Interactive effects of defoliation and low resource levels on photosynthesis, growth, and gypsy moth larval response to red oak seedlings
Fosbroke, D.E.; Hicks, R.R.; Gottschalk, K.W. 1991. Predicting tree mortality following gypsy moth defoliation
McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 1991. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference
Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I.; [Editors]. 1991. Proceedings, U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1991. Using silviculture to minimize gypsy moth impacts
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1989. Using Silviculture to Minimize Gypsy Moth Impact
Gottschalk, Kurt W. 1989. Using silviculture to minimize gypsy moth impacts

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