Marcus E. Taylor
Research Forester
1710 Research Center Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060-6349
Phone: 540-232-8727Blacksburg, VA 24060-6349
Current Research
Marcus' research focuses on forests and forest products. He serves as a scientist in the National Center for Forest Products Survey & Analytics in the Forest Inventory & Analysis program. In this capacity, he works to improve monitoring of forest products removals, forest conditions, and land use across the nation. His research synthesizes forest products dynamics with a focus on land use and economic impacts. He also aims to develop a better understanding of the current and potential future conditions of forests and forest products in the United States as well as quantifying and qualifying impacts on ecosystems and livelihoods.
Education
- M.Sc. in Environmental Forestry, 2014
- Bangor University
- M.Sc. in Forests & Livelihoods, 2013
- University of Copenhagen
- B.A. in Sustainable Development, 2010
- Appalachian State University
- B.S. in Appropriate Technology, 2010
- Appalachian State University
Professional Experience
- Wood & Biomass Utilization Specialist, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
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2016—2018
Awards and Recognition
- Presidential Management Fellow, 2016
- Erasmus Mundus Scholar, 2011