Dr. Curtis Lee VanderSchaaf
Title
- Assistant Professor
Contact Information
clv127@msstate.edu
Office: 601-857-2284
Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center
Overview
Education
- Virginia Tech University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Forest Biometrics
- University of Idaho, Master of Science (M.S.), Forest Management
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) , Forest Management
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C. L. 2023. Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) planting densities for landowners in areas with poor pulpwood markets: some considerations. Journal of Forestry Download |
| 2023 | Mechergui, T., Pardos, M., VanderSchaaf, C. L., Boussaidi, N., Kumar Jhariya, M., Banerjee, A. 2023. Utilization of Acacia cyanophylla-based compost as a renewable alternative for the production of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) seedlings. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Download |
| 2022 | VanderSchaaf, C., Kushla, J. D. 2022. Comparing 16-year-old shortleaf and loblolly pine growth and yield on a north Mississippi afforested site. Reforesta 14:9-18. Download |
| 2022 | Mechergui, T., Pardos, M., VanderSchaaf, C. L., Boussaidi, N., Kumar Jhariya, M., Banerjee, A. 2022. Feasibility of using orange wattle (Acacia cyanophylla Lindl.) compost as an organic growing medium for the production of cork oak (Quercus suber L.) seedlings. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 22:3507-3517. Download |
| 2021 | VanderSchaaf, C., McConnell, E., Tanger, S. M. 2021. Estimated impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on ash timber supply in Texas. Journal of Forestry 119:45-61. Download |
| 2021 | Tanger, S. M., Blazier, M. A., Holley, A. G., McConnell, E., VanderSchaaf, C., Clason, T. R., KC, D. 2021. Financial performance of diverse levels of early competition suppression and pre-commercial thinning on loblolly pine stand development. New Forests 52:217-235. Download |
| 2020 | McConnell, E., Crosby, M. K., Holderieath, J. J., VanderSchaaf, C. 2020. Financial assessment of future stand conditions required to recover the opportunity costs of a north Louisiana streamside management zone. Forest Products Journal 70(1):39-49. Download |
| 2020 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2020. Predictive ability of mixed-effects height-diameter models fit using one species but calibrated for another species. Forest Science 66(1):14-24. Download |
| 2019 | McConnell, E., VanderSchaaf, C., Tanger, S. M. 2019. Potential Changes to Louisiana Hardwood Timber Industry Economic Contributions Following Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Invasion: An Input-Output Approach. Journal of Economic Entomology 112(6):2751-2760. Download |
| 2019 | McConnell, E., VanderSchaaf, C., Holderieath, J. J., Crosby, M. K. 2019. Adequacy of timber trespass civil awards: A Louisiana case study. Journal of Forestry 117(6):533-542. Download |
| 2018 | VanderSchaaf, C., Huang, S., McConnell, E., Trincado, G., Yang, Y. 2018. Mixed-effects height-diameter models for pine plantations in northern Florida and Georgia. Florida Scientist 81:157-169. Download |
| 2018 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2018. Using Bayesian methodology to incorporate personal knowledge when estimating average tons per acre of loblolly pine plantations. Forestry Research and Engineering: International Journal 2:140-147. Download |
| 2018 | VanderSchaaf, C., Blazier, M., McConnell, E., Adams, J. P. 2018. Determining unthinned shortleaf pine plantation economic rotation ages in the Western Gulf. Forestry Research and Engineering: International Journal 2(3):132-138. Download |
| 2017 | South, D. B., VanderSchaaf, C. 2017. Should forest regeneration studies have more replications?. Reforesta 3:19-30. Download |
| 2017 | VanderSchaaf, C., Holley, G., Adams, J. 2017. Using double-sampling techniques to reduce the number of measurement trees during forest inventories. Reforesta 3:31-40. Download |
| 2016 | VanderSchaaf, C., Holley, G., Arends, A., Adams, J., Deckard, D. 2016. Comparing economic returns of red pine plantation thinning scenarios using Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS). The Minnesota Academy of Science Journal 80:1-11. Download |
| 2015 | Russell, M. B., D'Amato, A. W., Albers, M. A., Woodall, C. W., Puettmann, K. J., Saunders, M. R., VanderSchaaf, C. 2015. Performance of the Forest Vegetation Simulator in managed white spruce plantations influenced by eastern spruce budworm in northern Minnesota. Forest Science 61(4):723-730. Download |
| 2015 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2015. Using Forest Inventory and Analysis plots to estimate sample sizes for alternative inventory methods. Forest Science 61(3):535-539. Download |
| 2014 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2014. Mixed-effects height-diameter models for ten conifers in the inland Northwest, USA. Southern Forests 76(1):1-9. Download |
| 2013 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2013. Mixed-effects height-diameter models for commercially and ecologically important hardwoods in Minnesota. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry 30(1):37-42. Download |
| 2013 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2013. Practical implications of projecting a horizontal angle in a nonhorizontal manner to diameter at breast height. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry 30(4):188-190. Download |
| 2012 | Meng, S. X., Huang, S., VanderSchaaf, C., Yang, Y., Trincado, G. 2012. Accounting for serial correlation and its impact on forecasting ability of a fixed- and mixed-effects basal area model: a case study. European Journal of Forest Research 131:541-552. Download |
| 2012 | VanderSchaaf, C., Burkhart, H. E. 2012. Development of planting density-specific density management diagrams for loblolly pine. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 36(3):126-129. Download |
| 2012 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2012. Mixed-effects height-diameter models for commercially and ecologically important conifers in Minnesota. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry 29(1):15-20. Download |
| 2012 | South, D. B., Johnson, E. E., Hainds, M. J., VanderSchaaf, C. 2012. Restoring longleaf pine on an agricultural site by planting alternating rows of slash pine: a case study. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 36(3):118-125. Download |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., Withers, W., Livingston, D. 2023. Using Simulators for Training Individuals to Efficiently and Safely Operate Logging Equipment. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., Conrad, J., Withers, W., Livingston, D. 2023. How Do Log Truck Drivers Receive Payment?. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3850. Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., Khademibami, L., Maggard, A. 2023. Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) in the Construction of Non-Residential Buildings. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3855:12. Download |
| 2023 | Susaeta Larrain, A., VanderSchaaf, C., Kreye, M., Tanger, S. M. 2023. Long-Term Financial Planning for Timber and Carbon. Penn University Extension Service (Forest Owner Carbon & Climate Education) Download |
| 2023 | Kreye, M., VanderSchaaf, C., Tanger, S. M., Susaeta Larrain, A. 2023. Carbon Accounting in Forest Management. Penn University Extension Service (Forest Owner Carbon & Climate Education) Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., Tanger, S. M., Susaeta Larrain, A., Kreye, M. 2023. Conversions Commonly Used When Comparing Timber and Carbon Values. Penn University Extension Service (Forest Owner Carbon & Climate Education) Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., Susaeta Larrain, A., Kreye, M., Norman, C. 2023. Forest Carbon Pools: Where Are They?. Penn University Extension Service (Forest Owner Carbon & Climate Education) Download |
| 2023 | Kreye, M., Kowalcyzyk, T., VanderSchaaf, C., Clay, K. 2023. How to Manage Forests for Carbon: An Introduction for Family Forest Owners. Penn University Extension Service (Forest Owner Carbon & Climate Education) Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., Kreye, M., Susaeta Larrain, A., Tanger, S. M. 2023. Methods for Estimating Carbon Within Forests. Penn University Extension Service (Forest Owner Carbon & Climate Education) Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2023. Forest Growth and Yield. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2023. Forest Seedling Availability from In-State and Regional Nurseries, 2023-2024. Mississippi State University Extension Service MTN 4E |
| 2023 | Maggard, A., VanderSchaaf, C. 2023. Forest Carbon Market Concepts of Business-as-Usual & Additionality from Harvest Deferment. Alabama Cooperative Extension System FOR-2144. Download |
| 2022 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2022. Forest Seedling Availability from In-State and Regional Nurseries, 2022-2023. Mississippi State University Extension Service MTN 4E |
| 2022 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2022. Obtaining Biomass/Volume/Carbon Estimates Using EVALIDator Version 2.0.3. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3830. Download |
| 2022 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2022. An Approach to Explaining Confidence Intervals When Estimating Average Values. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3829. Download |
| 2022 | VanderSchaaf, C., 2022. Quick Estimates of Carbon in Loblolly Pine Plantations Using Carbon-Basal Area Ratios. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3841. Download |
| 2022 | Maggard, A., VanderSchaaf, C. 2022. Forest Carbon Markets and Programs. Alabama Cooperative Extension System FOR-2131. Download |
| 2021 | Kushla, J. D., VanderSchaaf, C. 2021. Forest Seedling Availability from In-State and Regional Nurseries, 2021-2022. Mississippi State University Extension Service MTN-4E |
Graduate Students
Society Memberships
- Mississippi Forestry Association
- Mississippi Loggers Association
- Society of American Foresters
- Xi Sigma Pi