Donald Rockwood, Professor, joined the School faculty in 1974 to teach mensuration and conduct forest genetics research. Previously, he was a Forester with F & W Forestry Services and a Post-Doctoral Associate. Research foci include tree improvement of eucalyptus and cottonwood, development of systems for short-rotation woody crops, and phytoremediation.

Degrees:

Ph.D. - North Carolina State University (1972)
M.S. - University of Illinois (1968)
B.S. - University of Illinois (1966)

Expertise:

Tree improvement, woody biomass production, growth and yield

Courses Taught:

Forest Mensuration

International Experience:

Consultancy with INIA in Uruguay; Faculty Development Leave with the Australian National
University, CSIRO, and Queensland Department of Forestry; ongoing tree improvement
research with agencies in Chile, England, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

Research:

CFGRP (Development of growth and yield models for improved slash pine). Woody
Biomass Production.

Research Program Summary

Total Publications

78 Refereed, 163 Non-refereed

Contact Info:

361 Newins-Ziegler Hall
P.O. Box 110410
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0410
phone 352-846-0897

e-mail: dlrock@ufl.edu