Ecosystem Workforce Program

Ecosystem Workforce Program

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The Ecosystem Workforce Program (EWP) is an applied social science research program built on the interconnections of ecology, economy, and governance.

EWP applies scientific expertise and leadership to produce better outcomes for land and people.

News and Publications

Read the latest news, updates, and publications from EWP.

New research from the University of Oregon suggests that old growth trees are drying at an alarming rate in eastern Oregon.
A new study led by James Johnston, an assistant research professor for the University of Oregon, found that about 25% of trees over 300 years old died in the Malheur National Forest from 2012 to 2023.
The study, conducted by a team led by James Johnston, an assistant research professor at the University of Oregon, found that between 2012 and 2023, a quarter of trees over 300 years old in roadless areas of the Malheur National Forest had died

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Student Experience

Students from departments across UO work with EWP faculty to assist with EWP research, collaborative project coordination, web design and maintenance, and general office support.

We provide UO graduate and undergraduate students with experiential education through work study employment, paid and unpaid internships, independent study, and graduate employment (GE positions). These opportunities advance students' understanding and technical skills through participation in real projects. Available opportunities vary with projects.

Students interested in working with EWP on research projects should first visit our current projects page to better understand our research topic areas.  

Meet The Team

Heidi Huber-Stearns

Associate Research Professor
Director, EWP
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Michael Coughlan

Associate Research Professor
Co-Director, EWP
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James Johnston

Assistant Research Professor

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Jess Downey

Faculty Researcher
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Julia Sizek

Associate Researcher
 


Annabelle Law

Research Assistant
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Kyle Trefny

Research Assistant
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Stephanie Schneider

Research Assistant

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Eugene OR 97403