Barry Goldfarb
Professor Emeritus
Bio
Education
B.S. Southern Oregon State College (1983)
M.S. Oregon State University (1986)
Ph.D. Oregon State University (1990)
Administrative Duties
As the former Department Head most of my recent activities have focused on supporting our students, faculty and staff as we try to excel in our teaching/learning, research, extension and outreach missions. I also represent the department in interactions with the College of Natural Resources, NC State University and a number of external stakeholder groups and individuals.
Courses
Currently, I regularly teach modules in:
NR 100 – Introduction to Natural Resources
FOR 252 – Introduction to Forest Science
FOR 411 – Forest Tree Genetics and Biology
FOR 603/803 – Seminar in Forest Research
FOR 725 – Forest Genetics
FOR 727 – Tree Improvement Research Techniques
Active Projects
- Director of the Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS), which is a multi-universityNational Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (NSF I/UCRC) that bridges top forestry research programs with industry members to solve complex, industry-wide problems.
- Capacity Building — Phase II Increasing The Pool For The Development Of A Multicultural Workforce And Connection To Underserved Communities Across the US (Joint Venture with the US Forest Service).
- Meeting the Natural Resource Challenges for the 21st Century: A Partnership between NCSU and the Center for Integrated Forest Science and Synthesis (Joint Venture with the US Forest Service).
- Strengthening Afghan Agricultural University Faculty (US Agency for International Development, through Purdue University).
- Template for Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Management Options (Cost Reimbursable Agreement with the US Forest Service)
Previously, I led the NCSU Loblolly and Slash Pine Rooted Cutting Program. Annual Reports are available by year: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Area(s) of Expertise
Developmental Physiology
Publications
- Effects of Five Growing Media and Two Fertilizer Levels on Polybag-Raised Camden Whitegum (Eucalyptus benthamii Maiden & Cambage) Seedling Morphology and Drought Hardiness , FORESTS (2019)
- Genetic Variation in Water-Use Efficiency (WUE) and Growth in Mature Longleaf Pine , FORESTS (2018)
- The Evolutionary Genetics of the Genes Underlying Phenotypic Associations for Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda, Pinaceae) , GENETICS (2013)
- The Camcore program at North Carolina State University , SOUTHERN FORESTS-A JOURNAL OF FOREST SCIENCE (2012)
- Association genetics of carbon isotope discrimination, height and foliar nitrogen in a natural population of Pinus taeda L , Heredity (2011)
- Association genetics of the loblolly pine (Pinus taeda, Pinaceae) metabolome , NEW PHYTOLOGIST (2011)
- Effects of propagule type on genetic parameters of wood density and growth in a loblolly pine progeny test at ages 10 and 11 years , Tree Genetics & Genomes (2011)
- Two novel techniques to screen Abies seedlings for resistance to the balsam woolly adelgid, Adelges piceae , Journal of Insect Science (Tucson, AZ) (2011)
- Association Mapping of Quantitative Disease Resistance in a Natural Population of Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.) , GENETICS (2010)
- Natural variation in expression of genes involved in xylem development in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) , TREE GENETICS & GENOMES (2010)
Grants
The goal for this partnership is to plant, develop and document the information and tools needed to demonstrate the sustainable production of biomass for bioenergy across the Southern US. Specifically, this program will develop and demonstrate sustainable, flexible, integrated biomass production solutions that create innovative deployment scenarios to reliably produce and supply biomass feedstocks that are optimized for performance in leading conversion technologies. Research and development activities will target specific barriers in each step of the supply chain that are identified as critical to regional economic and/or environmental sustainability. Education, extension and outreach activities will be integrated so that the results of this work will reach target audiences with appropriate real-world examples.
This project builds upon and expands the Forest Service??????????????????s Partnership Outreach and Capacity Building, and the Multicultural Workforce Strategic Initiative Programs, and is an initiative that represents an opportunity for substantial collaboration between Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI), the 1862 land grant institutions, the Puerto Rico Commonwealth environmental and educational agencies, and the public served by the consortium/partnership. The Forest Service has utilized similar projects to implement its?????????????????? Mission, build capacity at the academic institutions, and to increase its engagement with underserved communities (i.e. American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, and low income and socially disadvantaged groups).
Our primary approach to facilitate partnerships and engagement between NCSU FER faculty and CIFSS scientists will be to invest in students at both the undergraduate and graduate level. For example, students will work with Wear and Vose (in collaboration with NCSU FER faculty) to perform literature searches; collect, input, and conduct data analyses; and assist in preparation of graphs, manuscripts, and research syntheses related to the research emphasis areas noted above, and/or other high priority research projects that arise. Where appropriate, students will have the opportunity to develop independent research projects to meet the requirements for independent study, theses and dissertations, and attend regional or national meetings. Two initial projects will be undertaken: (1) Interactions Among Climate, Land Use, and Demand. Questions to be addressed include: What do recent climate patterns imply for urban/suburban, agriculture, and forestry-based economies and how does this differ among the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plain sub-regions?; What is the relationship between land use, climate variability, and water resources?; How does this vary among regions?; How will anticipated changes in climate variability, human populations, and land uses influence water resources across NC?; and How can we manage urban, agricultural, and forest lands to reduce vulnerability to climate change, ensure abundant supplies of clean water, and thus enhance local, regional, and state economies? (2) Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Questions to be addressed include: How will the loss of hemlock impact the health of southern Appalachian forests today and in the future, and What can land managers do to minimize impacts and restore forest health in areas impacted by HWA?
To recruit a more diverse workforce into the USFS and other land management and science organizations, it is necessary to increase the pipeline of trained graduate students from under-represented minorities. We propose that this is best done by expanding the current student participation in the on-going capacity building efforts sponsored by USDA Forest Service's Southern Research Station, which focuses on broadening the participation between the University of Puerto Rico campuses, NC State University, and the USDA Forest Service, through developing collaborative graduate research opportunities in North Carolina and Puerto Rico.
The objective of this project is to support the development of a Climate Change Monitoring assessment for the Southeast US and a web-based portal for scientists and the public to access this information. This is a public service project that utilizes the results of other research and monitoring programs and serves as portal to information provided by these other programs.
The anticipated negative impacts of climate change have prompted the search for alternatives to fossil fuels. Utilizing various cellulosic biomass/feedstocks (including miscanthus) for biofuel production has emerged as a promising approach. However, there is a need to investigate the sustainability of these crops grown as a single- or dual-crop system. This study will keep investigating different land management approaches and harvesting options for the production of miscanthus for biofuels and crop trees (loblolly pine) for traditional wood products. The impacts of this non-traditional land management approach on site productivity and sustainability will be evaluated for years 3 and 4 after establishment.
In the near future, the biomass feedstock supply for the U.S. Southeast will depend heavily on purpose-grown tree plantations. High-yield, varietal loblolly pine forestry is well suited for development as a regional feedstock production system. Varieties, or clones, can be selected for specific canopy phenotypes (ideotypes) for the narrower range of site conditions that short-rotation plantations will provide. Thus, plantation management and phenotype can be tailored to maximize biomass production and soil C sequestration while minimizing resource input and losses and negative environmental consequences. However, to develop sustainable feedstock production systems requires an ecophysiological understanding of how intensive silviculture (e.g. site preparation, fertilization, weed control) affects biomass production, carbon and nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration according to the distinct genotypes. The US Forest Service led Cross Carbon Study, located near Cross SC, is a project that directly addresses the SRS-4160 Forest Genetics and Ecosystem Productivity Work plan Program Area 3 - Carbon and Nutrient Cycling. We will quantify seasonal leaf area dynamics for two fast growing loblolly pine clones that differ in canopy structures and aboveground growth efficiency and determine how this difference in efficiency can be explained by the leaf area dynamics of each material according to resource availability. This data will provide direct inputs into a physiologically based productivity model being parameterized by SRS personnel for the Cross Carbon Study. The proposed Supplement will allow work to continue and provide a better understanding of the patterns of growth and leaf area development in loblolly pine.
To recruit a more diverse workforce into the USFS and other land management and science organizations, it is necessary to increase the pipeline of trained graduate students from under-represented minorities. We propose that this is best done by expanding the current student participation in the on-going capacity building efforts sponsored by USDA Forest Service's Southern Research Station, which focuses on broadening the participation between the University of Puerto Rico campuses, NC State University, and the USDA Forest Service, through developing collaborative graduate research opportunities in North Carolina and Puerto Rico.
This proposed work is part of a larger project by Purdue University to US AID to improve the university educational system in Agricultural Universities in Afghanistan. NC State will take the lead in the area of Forestry and Natural Resources. We will: (1) make NCSU faculty visits to Afghani universities to meet with them, review their curricula and provide guidance on improving their curricula and instructional methods. (2) provide graduate education for two Afghani faculty members leading to masters degrees in forestry and natural resources. (3) host a senior Afghani faculty member in the U.S. for four months. Through these activities the educational capacities of the target universities will be improved, leading to a more sustainable educational system.
The overarching objective of this proposal is to address the climate change science needs of "early adopters" of the new 2012 Planning Rule for national forests in Region 8 (R8). This includes strengthening technology transfer offerings for priority and underserved areas, developing methods for applying offerings, and aiding with materials that support public outreach and engagement. This proposal seeks to harness existing technology and workforce diversity initiatives in a fashion that advances multiple agency strategic priorities while satisfying immediate needs. The 2012 Planning Rule process, especially the assessment phase, provides an ideal opportunity to consider climate change science within a broader assessment of vulnerability, leading to development of integrated adaptation approaches and monitoring programs. The Template for Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Management Options (TACCIMO) is a web-based technology designed specifically to support this need. However, despite the availability of this supporting technology, the underlying content available for El Yunque National Forest (EYNF) in Puerto Rico, the first early adopter in R8, is deficient in certain key areas. To address this deficiency, while strategically developing methods applicable to future needs, there is an opportunity to align with an ongoing capacity building effort focused on the development of a multicultural workforce and connections to underserved communities.