Richard Hauer

Experience and Interests

Teaching Experience

• Professor of Forestry, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (2014-present)
• Invited Visiting Professor, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao China (2019-present)
• Invited Visiting Professor, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing China (2018-present)
• Associate Professor of Forestry, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (2009-2014)
• Assistant Professor of Forestry, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (2005-2009)
• Instructor of Forestry, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (2003-2005)
• Shade Tree Program Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (1998-2003)
• Assistant Forestry Extension Specialist, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota (1996-1998)

Research Interests

• Emerald Ash Borer Management
• Municipal Forestry Management
• Tree Canopy Assessment
• Tree Planting, Establishment, and Growth
• Trees and Construction
• Trees and Storms
• Urban and Community Forestry Management

Professional Experience

• Municipal Tree Care and Management (https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/Pages/Forestry—MTCUS.aspx)

• Educator, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (2003-present)
• Shade Tree Program Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (1998-2003)
• Assistant Forestry Extension Specialist, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota (1996-1998)
• Graduate Forestry Research Assistant, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota (1996-1998)
• Natural Resources Research Analyst, Planning and Management Consultants, Carbondale, IL (1994-1996)
• Graduate Forestry Research Assistant, Department of Forest Resources, University of Illinois (1992-1994)
• Urban Forester, Kunde Company, Inc. Forestry Consultants, Roseville, MN (Summers 1991 & 1992)
• Landscape Maintenance & Foreman, Vande Hey’s Landscape Center, Appleton, WI (Summers 1989 & 1990)
• Arborist & Tree Inspector, City of Bloomington, Bloomington, MN (Summers 1986, 1987, & 1988)

Involvement

Campus

• Be the Match Faculty Founding Advisor (2016-2018)
• Common Council, Elected Member (2016-present)
• Faculty Mentor, Neale Hall (2006-2018)
• Faculty Senate, Elected Member (2008-2012)
• Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium College Chair (2004-present)
• University Awards Committee (2012-2014)

Community

• City of Stevens Point Tree Planting (2003-present)
• Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Member (2018-present)
• Urban & Community Forestry Management Plans (2012-present)

Professional Memberships

• Arboricultural Research & Education Academy (2005-present)
• Associate Editor, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening (2015-present)
• Institute of Arboriculture Studies Hong Kong (2015-present)
• International Society of Arboriculture (1987-present)
• International Union of Forestry Research Organizations Urban Forestry Research Group (2006-present)
• Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (1987-present)
• Society of American Foresters Certified Forester #1343 (1999-present)
• Sustainability Journal Editorial Board (2021-present)
• Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group (2010-present)
• Wisconsin Arborist Association (1989-present)

Forestry Tools

^{Emerald Ash Borer Planning Simulator – EAB-PLANS©}
EAB-PLANS© was developed to assist decision makers with managing ash trees in urban & community forests challenged by the emerald ash borer.

Municipal Tree Care and Management in the United States: A 2014 Urban and Community Forestry Census of Tree Activities
The Municipal Tree Care and Management in the United States: A 2014 Urban and Community Forestry Census of Tree Activities is the fifth report over 40 years that addresses the many approaches communities take to manage public trees. It has been over 20 years since the last rendition in 1993. 

Municipal Tree Care and Management in Wisconsin: The State of the Wisconsin Urban and Community Forest

Public trees in Wisconsin communities are a recognized and significant asset to citizens. The State of the Wisconsin Local Urban & Community Forests (U&CF) depicts the current situation with tree programs in Wisconsin. The reports portray trends since 1991 with the building of local U&CF capacity and outcomes over the past quarter-century.  

Fun Facts

Best advice you ever received?

Volunteer, you will get more out of it than you ever give.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

Shortstop for the Minnesota Twins

One thing about your college that you are most proud of?

Our college has a sense of family that extends to all who walk within the halls of the college and university.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Watching students grow into professionals that will exceed beyond what we have taught them.

Come prepared to engage and learn for a journey that will be fun!

Richard Hauer