About the Center
Cooperating Scientists
A number of scientists from varying disciplines are engaged in the work of the Center. As the Center is developed, additional partnerships will be formed with other collaborators from various organizations and areas of expertise.
Fred L. Allen, Plant Sciences and Director, Variety Trials
Dr. Allen is engaged in a number of agronomic components of native grass management with particular focus on legumes in biofuels systems.
Gary E. Bates, Professor and Forage Extension Specialist
Dr. Bates is active in both research and Extension as it relates to use of native grasses in forage systems and their integration into biofuel feedstock production systems. (http://plantsciences.utk.edu/)
David S. Buckley, Associate Professor of Forestry
Dr. Buckley works with oak ecosystems and fire ecology and as such is a valuable partner in examining restoration of oak savannahs and woodlands and their associated processes.
David A. Buehler, Professor of Wildlife Science
Dr. Buehler is an internationally recognized avian ecologist and has an active research program dealing with grassland birds in a variety of settings associated with native and other grasslands.
Craig A. Harper, Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist
Dr. Harper supports the Center’s research program in the areas of applied habitat management and fire ecology, and on development of wildlife Extension components programs.
(http://fwf.ag.utk.edu/personnel/charper/bio.htm)
Patrick D. Keyser, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Center for Native Grassland Management
Dr. Keyser provides overall leadership for the Center's efforts in both research and Extension.
John C. Waller, Associate Professor of Animal Science
Dr. Waller leads the grazing system research on native grasslands studies and supports forage analysis work for all aspects of the project.
William G. Minser, Instructor/Research Associate
Mr. Minser played a privotal role in the establishment of the Center. He continues to provide support to the range of research initiatives underway as well as serving as liaison with many partners and cooperators.
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