Neil P. Thompson

Neil P. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forestry at the University of Maine Fort Kent (UMFK). He leads the Applied Forest Management program and advises incoming Forestry students. His research focuses on spruce budworm population dynamics, emerging forest pests/diseases, and predicting temperature regimes in northern Maine’s headwater streams. Thompson manages key facilities including greenhouses, a Germplasm Conservation Orchard for American chestnuts, an American beech clone orchard, and wildlife nest boxes for birds, bats, and owls.

Neil holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (2017) from the University of Northern British Columbia and a B.Sc. in Forestry (2013) from the University of Maine.

His research interests span forest ecology, climate change impacts, and sustainable forest practices. Recent work includes studies on predator-prey interactions in boreal ecosystems, drought tolerance in managed forests, and disturbance history analysis in BC forests. He teaches courses such as GIS Applications, Forest Protection, and LiDAR interpretation.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. Neil advises Forestry students and oversees multiple research facilities but specific grant details are not mentioned.