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David Skole is a Professor at the Department of Forestry, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University. His work bridges global ecology, climate change, and earth observations through advanced remote sensing techniques.
- PhD in Natural Resources, University of New Hampshire, 1992
- MS in Environmental Science, Indiana University, 1980
- AB in Biological Sciences, Indiana University, 1977
Skole specializes in forest carbon dynamics, pioneering high-resolution satellite monitoring of deforestation, degradation, and tree carbon stocks. His research extends to actionable science for climate policy, carbon markets, and sustainable development in tropical regions.
Recent publications focus on trees outside forests, continental-scale carbon mapping, and agroforestry solutions for climate mitigation. His work with the Global Observatory for Ecosystem Services lab emphasizes integrating earth observations with ground data for global carbon cycle analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- 2007 Nobel Peace Prize (IPCC)
Skole has advised graduate students including Emily David, Matricardi E.A.T., Dieng M., and Kashongwe H.B. His lab, the Global Observatory for Ecosystem Services, leads projects like Carbon2Markets, combining carbon valuation with agroforestry for smallholder farmers.
