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Education
- Ph.D. Forest Resources, The Pennsylvania State University (1995)
- M.S. Forestry, University of Wisconsin (1991)
- B.S. Natural Resources Management, California Polytechnic State University (1985)
Employment History
- Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, West Virginia University (2001 - present)
- Research Scientist, Westvaco Corporation, Rupert, WV (1995 - 2000)
- Instructor in Forest Resources, School of Forest Resources, The Pennsylvania State University (8 - 12/1994)
- Forestry Technician (Biometrics), USDA Forest Service, Forest Sciences Laboratory, New Hampshire (06 - 08/1994)
- Research Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. (01-06, 1991)
- Forestry Technician (Silviculture/Fire), USDA Forest Service, Jefferson National Forest, Blacksburg Ranger District, Blacksburg, Virginia. (05-10/1988)
Current Researches
Courses Taught
Graduate Students
- Adam Riley, Promoting non-timber forest products in West Virgnia
- Jonathan Pomp, Interaction of fire and invasive species
- Kristin Lockerman, Assessment of secondary forestry eduction in West Virginia
Professional Affiliations/Awards/Recognition
- Faculty Service Award 2005, WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources.
- Developing Researcher Award, WVU Extension Service, Fall 2005.
- Faculty Service Award 2003, WVU Division of Forestry.
- 4H National Forestry Invitational, Committee Member, 2001-present
- Association for Natural Resources Extension Specialists, 2001-present
- Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, Assoc. Editor/Silviculture and Regeneration, 1996-2001
- Soceity of American Foresters
- Ecological Society of America
- Registered Forester (WV)
- West Virginia Forestry Association
- Xi Sigma Pi, Forestry Honor Society
- WV Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, Category 11, Demonstration and Research
Publications
Published Peer-Review Journal Articles
- Provencher, M., D.W. McGill , and S.T. Grushecky. 2004. Influence of a Federal Cost-Share Program on Erosion and Harvesting Road Attributes in Central West Virginia. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry (In Press).
- Nelli, D., D.W. McGill , K.A. Arano, and S.T. Grushecky. Forestry consulting fees and services in West Virginia. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry (In Press).
- Steele, J., R.S. Chandran, W.N. Grafton, C.D. Huebner, and D.W. McGill . 2006. Awareness and Management of Invasive Plants among West Virginia Woodland Owners. Journal of Forestry. J. Forestry 104(5):248-253.
- Grushecky, S.T., D.W. McGill , and B. Anderson. 2006. Inventory of wood residues in southern West Virginia. North. J. Appl. For. 23(1):47-52.
- D.W. McGill , C. Pierskalla, S.T. Grushecky, B.M. Jennings, and D. Lilly. 2006. Landowner satisfaction with timber harvesting on West Virginia Forest Stewardship Program properties. North. J. Appl. For. 23(1):6-10.
- Selin, S. and D.W. McGill . 2005. The heritage area movement: Redefining opportunities for extension professionals. J. Extension Vol 43. No. 2
- Jennings, B.M. and D.W. McGill . 2005. Evaluating the effectiveness of the Forest Stewardship Program in West Virginia: Ten-Year Assessment. North. J. Appl. For. 22(4): 236-242.
- Magill, D.J., D.W. McGill , and R.Fraser. 2004. Refining Outreach to Woodland Owners in West Virginia—Preferred Topics and Assistance Methods. J. Extension. Vol. 42. No. 4.
- D.W. McGill and B. B. Brenneman. 2002. Six-year development of regenerating natural hardwood stands with herbaceous weed control. North. J. Appl. For. 19(1):14-21.
- D.W. McGill , A.J. Martin, R. Rogers, and P.S. Johnson. 1999. Measuring stocking in northern red oak stands in Wisconsin. North. J. Appl. For. 16(3):144-150.
- Ford, W.M., M.A. Menzel, D.W. McGill , J. Laerm, and T.S. McCay. 1999. Effects of a community restoration fire on small mammals and herpetofauna in the southern Appalachians. For. Ecol. and Manage. 114:233-243.
Published Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Articles
- Eck, W. and D. McGill. Testing the Efficacy of Triclopyr and Imazapyr Using Two Application Methods for Controlling Tree of Heaven along a West Virginia Highway. Proceedings of the 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference. Knoxville, Tennessee. (In Press)
- Grushecky, S.T, D.W. McGill, W. Grafton, J. Edwards, and L. Tager. Reclamation of skid roads with native vegetation and mulch mats: Effects on sedimentation. Proceedings of the 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference. Knoxville, Tennessee. (In Press)
- Magill, D.J., D.W. McGill, S.T. Grushecky, and B.M. Jennings. 2004. Establishment, growth, and implementation of the Forest Stewardship Program in West Virginia. Pp 276-281, In Proceedings. 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004. Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. March 16-19, 2004; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA:U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Northeastern Research Station. 539 p.
- Grushecky, S.T., D.W. McGill, B. Anderson, and S. Perkins. 2004. Relationship between logging residue accumulations and site characteristics in southern West Virginia. Pp 154-161, In Proceedings. 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004. Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. March 16-19, 2004; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA:U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Northeastern Research Station. 539 p.
- McGill, D.W., M.A. Westfall, S.A. Gartin, K.S. O’Dell, and H.N. Boone. 2004. Identifying Priority Forest Management Issues in West Virginia—A Survey of State Service Foresters at various administrative levels Pp 282-286, In Proceedings. 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004. Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. March 16-19, 2004; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA:U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Northeastern Research Station. 539 p.
- Brooks, J.R. and D.W. McGill. 2004. Evaluation of multiple fixed area plot sizes and BAFs in even-aged hardwood stands. Pp 94-100, In Proceedings. 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004. Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. March 16-19, 2004; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA:U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Northeastern Research Station. 539 p.
- Jennings, B.M., D.W. McGill, S.T. Grushecky, D.J. Magill, and D. Lilly. 2004. Landowner perspectives on attributes of the West Virginia Forest Stewardship Program. Pp 271-275, In Proceedings. 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004. Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. March 16-19, 2004; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA:U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Northeastern Research Station. 539 p.
- Magill, D.J., R. Fraser, and D.W. McGill. 2003. Assessing West Virginia NIPF owner characteristics and their preferred forest management assistance topics. Pp. 375-381. Van Sambeek, J.W.; Dawson, Jeffrey O.; Ponder, Felix, Jr.; Loewenstein, Edward F.; Fralish, James S., eds. 2003. Proceedings, Thirteenth Central Hardwood Forest conference; 2002 April 1-3; Urbana, IL. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-234. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 565 p.
- McGill, D.W., R. J. Collins, and W. P. Carson. 2003. Response of pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica L.f.) to fire canopy disturbance, and deer herbivory on the Westvaco Wildlife and Ecosystem Research Forest. Pp. 282-290. Van Sambeek, J.W.; Dawson, Jeffrey O.; Ponder, Felix, Jr.; Loewenstein, Edward F.; Fralish, James S., eds. 2003. Proceedings, Thirteenth Central Hardwood Forest conference; 2002 April 1-3; Urbana, IL. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-234. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 565 p.
- McGill, D.W. and T. M. Schuler. 2003. USDA Forest Service Farm Woodlands Case Study—50 Year Results from West Virginia. Pp. 64-74. Van Sambeek, J.W.; Dawson, Jeffrey O.; Ponder, Felix, Jr.; Loewenstein, Edward F.; Fralish, James S., eds. 2003. Proceedings, Thirteenth Central Hardwood Forest conference; 2002 April 1-3; Urbana, IL. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-234. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 565 p.
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