Gary J. Roloff

Gary J. Roloff is a Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU), where he has served since 2005. His career bridges academia and industry, with 11 years of prior experience as a Wildlife Management Specialist at Boise Cascade Corporation across diverse U.S. ecosystems. He collaborates extensively with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and serves as a forest stewardship certification internal auditor for the MDNR – Forest Resources Division.

His research focuses on integrating wildlife and biodiversity conservation into forest management practices, addressing challenges such as feral swine behavioral ecology, climate adaptation, and habitat management for species like Lake Sturgeon and young forest birds. His work emphasizes balancing ecological stewardship with industrial competitiveness.

Roloff has secured significant grants, including projects funded by the USDA Forest Service, American Bird Conservancy, and U.S. Geological Survey, addressing resilient forest landscapes, wildlife population rehabilitation, and trail impact mitigation. He is affiliated with MSU AgBioResearch and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations through programs like Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.