Forest Restoration Ecology Lab

Welcome! The Forest Restoration Ecology Lab, led by Dr. Katherine Sinacore, is based in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. We study how forests respond to environmental change and how restoration and management can support resilient forested landscapes.

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Our research integrates field ecology, climate science, spatial analysis, and socioeconomic data to address questions spanning individual trees, communities, and entire landscapes. Working across tropical and temperate forests, we develop evidence-based approaches to forest restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable land management that support both ecological resilience and community priorities.

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Learn more about our research and current projects here.