Joe Conrad

Dr. Joe Conrad is an Associate Professor of Forest Operations at the Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business, University of Georgia. He specializes in timber harvesting efficiency, wood supply chain management, and forestry policy. His research emphasizes timber transportation safety, cost-effectiveness, and the impact of regulatory policies on logging operations. Dr. Conrad holds a B.S. in Forestry from The University of the South, and an M.F. and Ph.D. in Forest Operations from Virginia Tech.

Education:

• B.S. Forestry, The University of the South (2008)
• M.F., Virginia Tech (2010)
• Ph.D., Forest Operations, Virginia Tech (2011)

Research Interests:

• Timber Harvesting Productivity
• Log Truck Safety and Efficiency
• Small Parcel Harvesting Challenges
• Impact of Policies on Harvesting Costs
• Wood Supply Chain Optimization

Awards and Recognitions include multiple technical writing awards from FRA, the 2023 Southeastern Society of American Foresters Research Award, and the 2022 Regional Forester’s Award for Ecological Restoration.

Teaching Roles:

• Forest Harvesting and Roads (FORS 5720/7720)
• Forest Measurements and Sampling (FORS 4050/6050)
• Field Camp (FORS 4650/6650)

Labs/Teams: Active in the Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business, focusing on interdisciplinary research to enhance forest business operations.