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Max Robert Louis Piana is a lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design specializing in Landscape Architecture, Plant Science, and Forest Ecology. His research focuses on urban ecosystems and applied research to advance community-based strategies in natural resource planning and management. He leads a research program at the USDA Forest Service’s Northern Research Station, aiming to enhance urban climate adaptability and community engagement through science. Specific interests include urban climate responses, forest-assisted migration, and urban restoration techniques. Max has co-led the Urban Silviculture Network, an international collaboration of urban forest specialists, and has contributed to efforts in documenting tree species across North America. With a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Rutgers University and a Master of Environmental Management from Yale, he brings a wealth of knowledge from academic and practical perspectives. He has received numerous grants and awards, including the Forest Service Chief's Award for his work in community-based restoration. Max is actively involved in several professional associations, including the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Ecological Society of America.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).