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Dr. Jesse Abrams is an Associate Professor in Natural Resource Policy and Sustainability at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He also serves as the Graduate Coordinator for UGA's Integrative Conservation (ICON) doctoral program. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from Oregon State University and a B.A. from New College of Florida. Abrams specializes in natural resource governance, focusing on participatory approaches to environmental management in forests and rangelands across the Americas.
Education:
- Ph.D., Forest Resources, Oregon State University (2011)
- M.S., Forest Resources, Oregon State University (2004)
- B.A., Environmental Studies, New College of Florida (1998)
Research Interests:
- Adaptive and network governance in natural resource management
- Co-production of knowledge between communities and institutions
- Alternatives to state/market-driven conservation models
- Community engagement in environmental stewardship
His work integrates qualitative methods and policy analysis to address sustainability challenges in diverse ecosystems, emphasizing marginalized voices in decision-making processes.
Professional Service:
- Chair, Warnell School Diversity Committee
- Editorial Advisory Board member for Forest Policy and Economics and Land Use Policy
- Elected member of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) Council since 2021
Teaching:
- Undergraduate: Society and Natural Resources (FANR 3400/D)
- Graduate/Undergraduate: Renewable Resources Policy (FANR 4800/6800)
- Advanced courses on social/political theory and qualitative research methods
Labs/Teams:
- Director of the Abrams Lab at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
- Collaborations with the Center for Integrative Conservation Research
