Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
 

Jeff Kirwan - Professor/Extension Specialist 4-H and Youth Forestry

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Develop youth forestry and wildlife programs throughout Virginia.
  • Assist 4-H Extension Agents with forestry-related projects and activities.
  • Coordinate the Virginia Big and Remarkable Tree Programs.

Selected Extension Activities

  • Coordinate a free seedling program for Virginia youth.
  • Teach a seminar class, "Indigenous Ecology", in conjunction with the American Indian Studies program at Virginia Tech.

Selected Publications

  • Hugo, N.R., J.L. Kirwan and R. Llewellyn. Remarkable Trees of Virginia, UVA. Press. 216 pp.

  • Kirwan, J.L., P.E. Wiseman and J.R. Seiler. 2007. Trees on K-12 School Campuses in Virginia. Virginia Journal Science 58(1), 3–16. Richmond. ISSN 0042-658X.

  • Kirwan, J.L., and B. Bond. 2007. Forests and Forest Products at the Time of Jamestown. Virginia Forests 62(1):10-14.

  • Kraemer, A.M., M. T. Zint and J.L. Kirwan. 2007. An Evaluation of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training Program. Staff Report, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, Annapolis, MD. 108 pp.

  • Kirwan, M.L., J.L. Kirwan and C.A. Copenheaver. 2007. A Coastal Forest’s Response to Rising Seal Level on the Delmarva Peninsula. Journal Coastal Research 23(2), 457–463. West Palm Beach (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.

  • Kearns, E., J.L. Kirwan, P.J. Radtke and J.R. Seiler. 2006. Communicating the value of big trees. In: Cheryl Kollin (ed.) Nature at you service: Proceedings of the national conference on urban ecosystems, Charlotte, NC.

Selected Web Sites

Professional Organizations and Memberships

  • Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals
  • Virginia Extension Service Association
  • American Forestry Association (life member)
  • Maryland and Virginia Forestry Associations
  • Indian Member, Nause Waiwash Band of Indians