John Riggins

John Riggins is an Associate Professor and Forest Health Extension Specialist at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry, jointly affiliated with the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management and Outreach and Engagement. His work bridges academic research and practical extension services in forest health.

His research interests include:

• Forest Health
• Forest Entomology
• Forest Pathology
• Invasive Species
• Disturbance Ecology
• Impacts of Forest Insects and Pathogens on Ecosystem Services
• Management of Forest Insects and Diseases

For a complete list of his publications, visit his Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vemYh-8AAAAJ&hl=en.

As a Forest Health Extension Specialist, he engages in outreach and applied research to support sustainable forest management. His work contributes significantly to understanding ecological disturbances caused by pests and pathogens.