Frederick W. Cubbage

Frederick W. Cubbage is a Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University's College of Natural Resources. His research focuses on natural resource policy, global timber investments, silvopasture, forest certification, and sustainable forest management. He holds degrees from Iowa State University (B.S., 1974) and the University of Minnesota (M.S., 1978; Ph.D., 1981).

• Education: B.S. Iowa State University (1974), M.S. & Ph.D. University of Minnesota (1978, 1981)

Research Interests: Professor Cubbage examines policy frameworks for sustainable forest management, economic dimensions of global timber markets, and innovative approaches to rural prosperity through community forests. His work integrates legal, institutional, and economic factors to address climate change mitigation and land use challenges.

Recent publications analyze community forests in the U.S., Brazilian timber market dynamics, and flood mitigation strategies in North Carolina. His research emphasizes policy-relevant solutions for environmental and socioeconomic challenges.

• Grants & Awards: Over $900K in funding from USDA Forest Service, NIFA, and others for projects on forest health monitoring, community forestry, and carbon sequestration.

He advises on forest resource policy through courses like FOR 319/595 (Forest Economics) and NR 460/595 (Renewable Resource Management). Active in collaborative initiatives like FLOODWISE, focusing on green infrastructure for flood resilience.