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.

Fire in the heart of the Oregon Cascades: exceptional variability in fire across the western Cascades Coughlan, Michael R.; Cummings, Tressa; Derr, Kelly M.; Johnson, Bart R.; Johnston, James D. (James Daniel); Lewis, David G. (David Gene), 1965- Wildland fire is a fundamental forest ecosystem process. However, resilience to wildfires is declining in forests of the western US, in part because of the loss of complex and varied forest structures that can reduce wildfire spread and severity.
University of Oregon experts lead research and share resources to help contend with the heat, smoke, and hazards of wildfire season.
Federal Forest Restoration Program update: activities and outcomes Sullivan-Astor, Kyle; Coughlan, Michael R.; Serio, Naomi; Ellison, Autumn The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Federal Forest Restoration (FFR) Program is pleased to share updates at the mid-point of the 2023-25 biennium. This period has seen significant progress in our ongoing efforts to enhance the resilience of Oregon’s federal forests and support rural economies.

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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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Anna Santo

Research Assistant
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Naomi Serio

Faculty Researcher
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Julia Sizek

Associate Researcher
 


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