Eric Kruger
Professor and Department Chair
Russell Labs
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-4754
Email: elkruger@wisc.edu
Expertise
Tree Physiology
Education/Experience
Education
Degree | Institution | Major Field | Granted |
B.S. | University of Minnesota | Forestry | 1984 |
M.S. | University of Minnesota | Forestry | 1986 |
Ph.D. | University of Wisconsin | Forestry | 1992 |
Professional Experience
Institution | Specialization | Title | Years |
UW-Madison | Tree Physiology | Assistant Professor | 1992-98 |
UW-Madison | Tree Physiology | Associate Professor | 1998-2005 |
UW-Madison | Tree Physiology | Professor | 2005 – present |
Society/Professional Memberships
Gamma Sigma Delta
Research
Courses Taught
FWE 415 Tree Physiology – Physiological basis of development of forest trees and stands, factors affecting tree growth.
FWE 590 Integrated Resource Management – Resource management planning in state and federal land management agencies. Students apply principles by working in teams to develop a management plan for a real property by inventorying resources; developing management objectives and alternatives; and analyzing their ecological, social and institutional implications.
FWE 658 Forest Resources Practicum – Field training and experience; exposure to forestry operations, equipment, procedures, and management problems.