Lance Vickers

Lance Vickers serves as an Assistant Professor of Forest Management at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, population dynamics of oak species, and ecological challenges in hardwood regeneration.

• Ph.D., The University of Missouri (2015)
• M.S., Virginia Tech (2009)
• B.S., University of Arkansas-Monticello (2006)

Vickers' work integrates quantitative silviculture with ecological modeling to address forest regeneration bottlenecks. Recent studies examine white oak population trends, soil-forest interactions, and the impact of invasive species like Chinese tallow on native ecosystems. His research emphasizes data-driven decision-making for sustainable timber management and biodiversity preservation.

Key article themes include forest health threats (e.g., white oak demographics), digital tools for soil analysis, and mixedwood silviculture strategies. Many publications investigate regeneration failures in black cherry and longleaf pine, alongside anthropogenic impacts on forest composition.