Loren W. Burger

Dr. Loren W. Burger is Dean and Director at the College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University. He holds a PhD in Wildlife & Fisheries from the University of Missouri and has extensive expertise in conservation biology and wildlife ecology. His research focuses on measuring environmental benefits of conservation practices in agricultural and forested landscapes, strategic conservation planning, and avian population dynamics.

Research interests include evaluating conservation buffers, climate impacts on migratory birds, and optimizing conservation practices for water quality and biodiversity. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing climate-driven population dynamics and Bayesian modeling approaches.

Awards include the William L. Giles Distinguished Professorship and the National Quail Symposium Award of Excellence. His work integrates precision agriculture and geospatial tools to enhance conservation outcomes in agricultural systems. He advises on wildlife management policies and collaborates with stakeholders to translate research into actionable conservation strategies.

Key projects include the Catalpa Creek watershed study and the CP33 Habitat Buffers initiative. He leads teams in the Forest and Wildlife Research Center, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ecological challenges.