We provide Extension and outreach programs to every county in the state, bringing useful and innovative research to Tennessee’s citizens.
Our goal is to support our state’s land-grant mission by sharing expert knowledge and research on the environment and natural resource management. The school’s Extension work focuses on engaging the public, associations, and private industry to deliver resources to help improve lives and businesses through education and training. This is a joint effort by the University, state and federal agencies, and various partnering associations.
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Extension Contacts
| Chris Graves | 865-974-1568 cagraves@utk.edu | Forest and wildlife management |
| Craig Harper | 865-974-7992 charper@utk.edu | Wildlife management, upland habitat management |
| Sharon Jean-Philippe | 865-974-2946 jeanphil@utk.edu | Urban forestry, arboriculture, Champion Tree Program, TUFC webinar series |
| Pat Keyser | 865-974-0644 pkeyser@utk.edu | Management of native grasslands including establishment, forages, biomass crops, restoration; management of woodlands and savannahs, and associated wildlife |
| David Mercker | 731-425-4703 dcmercker@utk.edu | Sustainable forest management, timber sales, crop tree release, timber stand improvement; programs include Forest*A*Syst, Tennessee Healthy Hardwoods, Forest Certification, Teachers Conservation Workshop, Master Logger |
| Stephen Peairs | 865-974-7990 speairs@utk.edu | Silviculture, forestry herbicide applications, and TFA Master Logger training |
| Nicole Peterson | 865-974-7346 npeterson@utk.edu | General inquiries, administration |
| Ryan Sharp | 716-289-6107 rsharp19@utk.edu | Outdoor Recreation and Park Management |
| Adam Taylor | 865-946-1125 mtaylo29@utk.edu | Wood products, processing, and properties |
