Joseph Orefice

Joseph Orefice is a Lecturer and Director of Forest & Agricultural Operations at Yale University's The Forest School. His research focuses on applied agroforestry, temperate silvopasture systems, and sustainable land management. He emphasizes bridging scientific understanding with practical applications for farmers and broader audiences.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of New Hampshire
• Master of Forestry, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
• B.S., Forestry, University of Maine

Research interests include agroforestry's role in climate resilience, invasive species eradication, and integrating livestock into forest management. He advocates for accessible science with real-world impact.

Lab affiliations include the Yale-Myers Forest (Eastford, CT), part of The Yale Forests. Courses taught include 'Maple: From Tree to Table' and 'Science and Practice of Temperate Agroforestry.'