University of Georgia

Jack Derochers

Jack Derochers
Jack Derochers

Ph.D. (May 2026), Forest Harvesting

Ph.D. (May 2026), Forest Harvesting

Additional Degrees:

  • MNR Wildlife Science, University of Georgia (2023)
  • BSFR Forestry, University of Georgia (2021)

Prior Work Experience:

  • Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, The University of Georgia, Class Creator, Lecturer, Head Teaching Assistant, Athens, GA (August 2022 – December 2022)
  • F&W Forestry, Forestry Intern, Pensacola, FL & Albany, GA (December 2021 – January 2022)
  • Clemson University, Shooting Sports Instructor, Summerton, SC (May 2021 – August 2021)
  • ShadyBrook Farms, Farm Operations Specialist, Winterville, GA (May 2020 – August 2020)
  • Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Wildlife Research Technician, Knoxville, TN (May 2019 – August 2019)
Jack Derochers
Jack Derochers

Ph.D. (May 2026), Forest Harvesting

News & Announcements

01.06.2026

Alumni Spotlight: Chance Loeffler

Chance Loeffler is an alumnus of the Master of Forest Resources (MFR) program at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources and currently serves as a forester with Larson & McGowin. Through his work, Chance supports a diverse range of landowners and investors, applying the technical, analytical, and professional skills he developed during his time in the MFR program.

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12.10.2025

Cut-to-Length Harvesting: When it Works and What’s Holding It Back

A recent scientific review by Bolding et al. highlights the evolution of cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting systems and why their adoption outside Scandinavia remains limited. Despite advanced features including optimized bucking, GIS-based harvest planning and mapping, machine-to-machine communication, and LiDAR-assisted thinning, CTL faces hurdles in regions like the US South where full-tree systems dominate.

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Drone Forestry

11.25.2025

GIS and Forestry Innovation: Join Us at the UGA SOFOR Conference

As the forestry industry continues to modernize, one tool has become central to how professionals manage land today: Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). The Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources has emerged as a leader in GIS education for both students and professionals. In December, Warnell and Dr. Pete Bettinger will host The Southern Forestry GIS (SOFOR) Conference, which brings together researchers, GIS specialists, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore advanced geospatial and artificial intelligence applications in forestry.

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