Ben Spong

Ben Spong is an Associate Professor in Wood Science & Technology at West Virginia University. His roles include serving as a Forest Operations Extension Specialist and teaching courses related to forest products harvesting and forest road engineering. With academic credentials from the University of Washington and Oregon State University, his work focuses on sustainable forestry practices and wood byproducts utilization.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources, University of Washington
  • Master of Forestry, Oregon State University
  • Doctorate in Forest Engineering, Oregon State University

Research interests span forest products industry analysis, sustainable timber harvesting methods, wood byproducts valorization, and forest operations planning. His publications emphasize regional forestry economics and biomass resource management.

As an extension specialist, Dr. Spong contributes to industry outreach through reports like the West Virginia Forest Products Industry Directory and technical guides on wood byproduct utilization.