Shaun Tanger

Shaun Tanger is an Associate Professor of Forest Policy and Trade at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), within the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources. He joined UAM in early 2023 and previously held positions as an Associate Professor of Forest Economics at Louisiana State University and Mississippi State University.

His research focuses on forest policy and trade, including tax policy impacts on timber supply and forest dynamics, carbon leakage, ecosystem services pricing, and disaster (e.g., hurricanes) effects on forests. He also explores forest policy efficacy and supply chain optimization in forest products.

Dr. Tanger teaches courses in timberland appraisal, timber taxation, and forest policy. His outreach efforts emphasize forest management for landowners, casualty event recovery, and timber supply chain logistics. He co-hosts the Timber University podcast, part of the Natural Resources University network, collaborating with UAM and Mississippi State University.

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