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Andrew Carver is a Professor of Conservation Planning and Sustainable Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Forestry and Horticulture, specializing in international natural resource conservation and development. His work influences policy across Europe, North America, Central America, and Central Asia.
- Ph.D. in Agronomy (Purdue University, 1998)
- M.S. in Forestry and Natural Resources (Purdue University, 1993)
- B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Science (Purdue University, 1990)
Carver's research focuses on biodiversity conservation, land-use planning, environmental policy, forest economics, and mathematical modeling of human-environmental systems. His work bridges ecological data with socioeconomic decision-making frameworks for global conservation applications.
Recent publications highlight expertise in tropical rainforest conservation, ecotourism optimization, post-conflict resource governance, and stakeholder-driven policy design. Collaborative efforts span Central America, the Midwest U.S., and Afghanistan.
Carver teaches courses including International Forestry, Tropical Rainforest Conservation Field Course, and Forest Resources Economics. He has advised numerous graduate students in interdisciplinary conservation projects.
Agriculture Building, Room 186-B
