Mike Davis

Dr. Mike Davis is a Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in plant ecology and longleaf pine forest conservation. His research focuses on ecosystem restoration using heritage cattle and prescribed fire, with projects addressing plant diversity in pitcher plant bogs, pollinator resilience, and soil microbial responses to environmental changes. He holds a PhD and BS in Botany from Auburn University (1999 and 1992).

• Education:
• PhD in Botany, Auburn University (1999)
• BS in Botany, Auburn University (1992)

His research interests span restoration ecology, environmental science, and the ecological impacts of climate change. Current projects include developing fire management strategies, assessing water table effects on bogs, and evaluating the role of Pineywoods Cattle in understory restoration. His work bridges basic and applied ecology, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions for ecosystem conservation.

Publications highlight themes like soil-microbe interactions under CO2 enrichment and fine-root dynamics in forest ecosystems. His studies contribute to understanding how ecosystems respond to environmental stressors, with implications for biodiversity preservation and sustainable land management.

• Professional Affiliations: Southern Appalachian Botanical Society

Dr. Davis teaches courses in Dendrology, Plant Ecology, Economic Botany, and General Botany. His lab actively engages in fieldwork and experimental research, focusing on longleaf pine ecosystems’ resilience and restoration practices. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided information.