Dave Ellum

Dave Ellum is a faculty member at Warren Wilson College, where he combines his passion for teaching and forest ecology. He actively engages students in hands-on learning through his courses, research, and leadership of the WWC Forestry Crew, emphasizing sustainable forest management that balances ecological, economic, and social values.

• B.S. in Wildlife Biology, North Carolina State University
• M.F. in Forest Management, Yale University
• Ph.D. in Silviculture, Yale University

His research focuses on non-timber forest products, agroforestry techniques, and regeneration ecology of temperate hardwood forests. Using the Warren Wilson College Forest as a living classroom, he explores natural regeneration methods to maintain biodiversity and trains students as future natural resource managers.

Dave Ellum is affiliated with organizations like the United Plant Savers Forest Guild, promoting practical and theoretical understanding of forests. While no scientific awards are currently listed, his work integrates field-based education with ecological stewardship.