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Peter Smallidge is a New York State Extension Forester and Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University, where he has been part of the faculty since June 1996. His work focuses on applied research and extension in the realm of forest management and ecology. He directs Cornell’s ForestConnect program, which integrates research and outreach aimed at helping forest owners, maple producers, and forestry professionals make informed decisions regarding forest sustainability. As the director of Cornell’s Arnot Forest, Peter oversees initiatives related to timber management and maple syrup production. His research interests center on the sustainable use of forests, addressing challenges such as the impact of deer on forest vegetation and strategies to manage beech overabundance that interferes with woodland ecology. Peter actively conducts extension projects which include a monthly webinar series, statewide training for Master Forest Owner program directors, and an online course through the Cornell Small Farms Program. He holds a B.S. in Forestry from Purdue University, an M.S., and a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
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