PhD (August 2028), Forest Economics
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03.10.2026
Nicki Price has built an impressive career at the intersection of forestry, finance, and long-term land stewardship. After earning her undergraduate degree in Wildlife, she completed her MFR in Forest Business at UGA, where she discovered a passion for timberland investment and the broader strategic side of forest ownership. Although she once envisioned a boots-on-the-ground procurement career, the MFR program and business coursework shifted her path. Nicki credits her time at Warnell and the Terry College of Business with helping her bridge forestry and finance in a way that translated directly to real-world decision-making. Today, Nicki serves as the U.S. Country Portfolio Manager for Ingka Investments, managing timberland assets and supporting a sustainability-focused approach to forest ownership.
03.02.2026
This February, forestry students Emma Dunn and Liam Reid represented UGA at the Forest Landowners Association’s Forest Policy Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The experience provided an inside look at how federal forest policy is shaped and how its outcomes influence private landowners, investors, and the broader forestry sector. The students met with members of Congress, including Representative Buddy Carter, Senator Jon Ossoff, and Representative Bruce Westerman, along with congressional and federal agency staff to discuss forestry’s role in rural economies, supply chain resilience, and long‑term land stewardship.
02.19.2026
Will McCommons, a second-year Master of Forest Resources student from Greensboro, GA, has built his career path on a lifelong connection to the woods, one that began with days spent learning from his grandfather, who worked in the lumber industry. After earning his BSFR at UGA, Will returned to Warnell to earn his MFR in Forest Business to deepen his understanding of the business side of forestry. He credits the program with broadening his perspective on how the industry operates and opening new career opportunities.
