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John Munsell

Professor and Forest Management Extension Specialist

Dr. John Munsell

Dr. John Munsell
304 Cheatham Hall
jfmunsel@vt.edu
540-231-1611
  • B.A., Tulane University, 1995 
  • M.S., State University of New York, 2003 
  • Ph.D., State University of New York, 2007

Private Forestland Stewardship; Agroforestry and Whole Farm Planning; Bioenergy and Family Forest Sustainability; Collaborative Conservation; Integrated Natural Resources Problem Solving. 

Teaching Responsibilities

  • FREC/CSES 4334: Practices and Principles of Agroforestry
  • FREC 5164: Human Dimensions Graduate Seminar (co-taught)

Professional Activities and Awards

  • Associate Editor - Agroforestry Systems
  • President - Association for Temperate Agroforestry
  • Non-timber Product Output Report for Forest Inventory Analysis
  • Forest Farming eXtension Community of Practice
  • Native Fruit and Nut Tree Riparian Buffers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
  • Agroforestry Preferences and Procedures in Cameroon
  • Building the Capacity of Appalachian Forest Farming Networks
  • Forest Certification Stakeholders
  • Bioenergy and Family Forest Sustainability
  • Virginia's Link to Education about Forests (LEAF) Program

*Graduate and **Undergraduate student under my supervision

  • Adhikari R.K., N.C. Poudyal, T.O. Ochuodho, R. Parajuli, O. Joshi, S.R. Mehmood, J.F. Munsell, G. Dhungel, W. Thomas, and E. Crocker. in press. Predictors of landowners’ intention to manage emerald ash borer (EAB) in Kentucky. Forest Science.
  • Adhikari R.K., N.C. Poudyal, T.O. Ochuodho, R. Parajuli, O. Joshi, S.R. Mehmood, J.F. Munsell, G. Dhungel, W. Thomas, and E. Crocker. in press. Understanding forest landowners’ attitudes, perceived risk, and response to emerald ash borer in Kentucky. Journal of Forestry.
  • Wilkens, P.*, J.F. Munsell, J.H. Fike, G.J. Pent, G.E. Frey, B.J. Addlestone, and A.K. Downing. 2022. Thinning forests or planting fields? Producer preferences for establishing silvopasture. Agroforestry Systems. 96(3):553-564.
  • Wilkens, P.*, J.F. Munsell, J.H. Fike, G.J. Pent, and G.E. Frey. 2022. Is livestock producers' interest in silvopasture related to their operational perspectives or characteristics? Agroforestry Systems. 96(3):541-551.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, J.L. Chamberlain, M.A. Gold, and K.L. Niewolny. 2021. Forest farming: Who wants in? Journal of Forestry. 119(5):478-492.
  • Coffey, S.E.*, J.F. Munsell, R. Hübner, and C.R. Friedel. 2021. Public food forest opportunities and challenges in small municipalities. Urban Agriculture and Regional Food Systems. 6(1).
  • Hemmelgarn, H.L. and J.F. Munsell. 2021. Exploring ‘beyond-food’ opportunities for biocultural conservation in urban forest gardens. Urban Agriculture and Regional Food Systems. 6(1).
  • Goerlich, D.A., J.F. Munsell, H.H. Boyd, and K. Moeltner. 2021. Demonstrating the public value of extension forestry programming through benefit transfer analysis. Journal of Extension. 57(6).
  • Polys, N.F., K. Meaney, J.F. Munsell, and B.J. Addlestone. 2021. X3D field trips for remote learning. In: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on 3D Web Technology (Web3D '21). ACM, New York, NY, USA.
  • Kruger, S.L.*, J.F. Munsell, J.L. Chamberlain, J.M. Davis, and R.D. Huish. 2020. Describing medicinal non-timber forest product trade in eastern deciduous forests of the United States. Forests. 11(4):435.
  • Kruger, S.L.*, J.F. Munsell, J.L. Chamberlain, J.M. Davis, and R.D. Huish. 2020. Projecting medicinal plant trade volume and value in deciduous forests of the Eastern United States. Forests. 11(1):74.
  • Commender, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, A. Ares, B.J. Sullivan, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2020. The effects of cost-share participant experience on forest buffer retention. Small-scale Forestry. 19(3):253-273.
  • Mercier, K.M., C.D. Teutsch, J.H. Fike, J.F. Munsell, B.F. Tracy, and B.D. Strahm. 2020. Impact of shade on the yield and botanical composition of forage mixtures for silvopastures. Grass and Forage Science. 75(3):291-302.
  • Pent, G.J., S.P. Greiner, J.F. Munsell, B.F. Tracy, and J.H. Fike. 2020. Lamb performance in hardwood silvopastures, II: Animal grazing behavior in summer. Translational Animal Science. 4(1):363-375.
  • Pent, G.J., S.P. Greiner, J.F. Munsell, B.F. Tracy, and J.H. Fike. 2020. Lamb performance in hardwood silvopastures, I: Animal gains and forage measures in summer. Translational Animal Science. 4(1):385-399.
  • Chittum, H.K, E.P. Burkhart, J.F. Munsell, and S.L. Kruger*. 2019. Investing in forests and communities: A pathway to a sustainable supply of forest herbs in the eastern United States. Herbalgram. 124:60-77.
  • Smith, M., G. Nguyen, T. Wieczertak, B. Wolde, P. Lal, and J.F. Munsell. 2019. Stakeholders’ perceptions of geographical criteria for loblolly pine management in Virginia. Forests. 10(9):801.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, K.L. Niewolny, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2019. Forest food and medicine in contemporary Appalachia. Southeastern Geographer. 59(1):52-76.
  • Munsell, J.F., B.J. Addlestone, C.J Bukowski*, L. Nkembi, N. Kingsly, and E.A. Moore*. 2018. Relationships between agroforestry and community development according to practitioners. Agroforestry Systems. 92(5):1387-1396.
  • Cristan, R., W.M. Aust, M.C. Bolding, S.M. Barrett, and J.F. Munsell. 2018. National status of state developed and implemented best management practices for protecting water quality in the United States. Forest Ecology and Management. 418(2018):73-84.
  • O’Herrin, K., S.D. Day, P.E. Wiseman, C.R. Friedel, and J.F. Munsell. 2018. University student perceptions of urban forestry as a career path. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. 34 (2018):294-304.
  • Wolde, B., P. Lal, P. Burli, P. Iranah, J.F. Munsell, J. Gan, and E. Taylor. 2018. Adapting Extension and outreach content to the educational interests of forestland owners. Journal of Extension. 56(3).
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, and J.F. Munsell. 2017. Characteristics of logging businesses across Virginia’s diverse physiographic regions. Forests. 8(12):468.
  • Munsell, J.F., A. Ares, S.M. Bolding, B.H. Bond, and J.L. Gagnon. 2017. Forest certification perspectives in the wood products supply chain in Virginia, U.S.A. Forests. 8(10):364.
  • Cristan, R., W.M. Aust, M.C. Bolding, S.M. Barrett, and J.F. Munsell. 2018. National status of state developed and implemented best management practices for protecting water quality in the United States. Forest Ecology and Management. 418:73-84.
  • Franz, N.K, J.F. Munsell, T.N. Brown, and H.K. Chittum*. 2017. Evaluate naturally and quickly with Just-in-Time program evaluation. Journal of Extension. 55(1).
  • Lal, P., B. Wolde; J.R.R. Alavalapati, P. Burli, and J.F. Munsell. 2016. Forestland owners' willingness to plant pine on non-forested land for woody bioenergy in Virginia. Forest Policy and Economics. 73:52-57.
  • Polys, N.F., P.M. Sforza, W.C. Hession, and J.F. Munsell. 2016. Extensible experiences: Fusality for stream and field. In: Proceedings of the 21th International Conference on 3D Web Technology (Web3D '16). ACM, New York, NY, USA.
  • Munsell, J.F., S.M McCabe*, and J.R. Seiler. 2016. Forestry education in US Southern Piedmont high school science classes. Journal of Forestry. 114(4):441-448.
  • Wolde, B., P. Lal, J.R.R. Alavalapati, and J.F. Munsell. 2016. Factors affecting forestland owners' allocation of non-forested land to pine plantation for bioenergy in Virginia. Biomass and Bioenergy. 85:69-75.
  • Barrett, S.M., W.M. Aust, M.C. Bolding, W.A. Lakel, and J.F. Munsell. 2016. Estimated erosion, ground cover, and best management practices audit details for post-harvest evaluations of biomass and conventional clearcut harvests. Journal of Forestry. 114(1):9-16.
  • Barrett, S.M., W.M. Aust, M.C. Bolding, W.A. Lakel, and J.F. Munsell. 2016. Implementation of forestry best management practices on biomass and conventional harvesting operations in Virginia. Water. 8(3):89.
  • Cristan, R., W.M. Aust, M.C. Bolding, S.M. Barrett, J.F. Munsell, and E. Schilling. 2016. Effectiveness of forestry best management practices in the United States: Literature review. Forest Ecology and Management. 360:130-151.
  • Kimball, L.L., P.E. Wiseman, S.D. Day, and J.F. Munsell. 2014. Use of urban tree canopy assessments by localities in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Cities and the Environment. 7(2):1-16.
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, W.M. Aust, and J.F. Munsell. 2014. Characteristics of logging businesses that harvest biomass for energy production. Forest Products Journal. 64(7-8):265-272.
  • Bond, B.H., S. Lyon, J.F. Munsell, S.M. Barrett, and J.L. Gagnon. 2014. Perceptions of Virginia's primary forest products manufactures regarding forest certification. Forest Products Journal. 64(7-8):242-249.
  • Campbell, C.D., J.R. Seiler, P.E. Wiseman, B.D. Strahm, and J.F. Munsell. 2014. Soil carbon dynamics in residential lawns converted from Appalachian mixed oak stands. Forests. 5(3):425-438.
  • Moore, E.A.*, J.F. Munsell, A.L. Hammett, and K.M. Moore. 2014. Agroforestry preferences in refugee hosting communities in Cameroon. Agroforestry Systems. 88(4):735-752.
  • McCabe, S.M.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.R. Seiler. 2014. Forest field trips among high school science teachers in the southern Piedmont. Natural Sciences Education. 43(1):44-50.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2014. Landowner interest in multifunctional agroforestry riparian buffers. Agroforestry Systems. 88(4):619-629.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, J.L. Chamberlain, and W.M. Aust. 2014. Potential adoption of agroforestry riparian buffers based on landowner and streamside characteristics. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 69(2).140-150.
  • VanBrakle, J.D., R.H Germain, J.F. Munsell, and S.V. Stehman. 2013. Do forest management plans increase BMP implementation on family forests? A formative evaluation in New York City's watershed. Journal of Forestry. 11(2):108-114.
  • Johnson J.W., J.H. Fike, W.B. Fike, J.A. Burger, J.R. McKenna, J.F. Munsell, and S.C. Hodges. 2013. Millwood honeylocust trees: Seedpod nutritive value and yield characteristics. Agroforestry Systems. 81(4):849-856.
  • Vaughan, R.C.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2013. Opportunities for enhancing non-timber forest products management in the United States. Journal of Forestry. 111(1):26-33.
  • Johnson, J.W., J.H. Fike, W.B. Fike, J.A. Burger, J.F. Munsell, J.R. McKenna, and S.C. Hodges. 2012. Millwood and wild type honeylocust seedpod nutritive value changes over winter. Crop Science. 52:2807-2816.
  • Brinckman, M.D.* and J.F. Munsell. 2012. Disproportionality, social marketing, and biomass availability: A case study of Virginia and North Carolina family forests. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry. 36(2):85-91.
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, and J.F. Munsell. 2012. Evaluating continuing education needs and program effectiveness using a survey of Virginia’s SHARP logger program participants. Journal of Extension. 50(1).
  • Munsell, J.F., S.M. Barrett, and M.C. Bolding. 2011. An exploratory study of biomass harvesting among logging firms in Virginia and North Carolina. Forest Science. 57(5):427-434.
  • Munsell, J.F. and T.R. Fox. 2010. An analysis of the feasibility for increasing woody biomass production from pine plantations in the southern United States. Biomass and Bioenergy. 34(12):1631-1642.
  • Radtke, P.J. and J.F. Munsell. 2010. Wikipedia as a tool for forestry outreach. Journal of Forestry. 108(7):354-359.
  • Bolding, M.C., S.M. Barrett, J.F. Munsell, and M.C. Groover. 2010. Characteristics of Virginia’s logging businesses in a changing timber market. Forest Products Journal. 60(1):86-93.
  • Munsell, J.F., J.L. Gagnon, S. Barrett, and E. Powell. 2010. Virginia’s link to education about forestry (LEAF) program. Journal of Extension. 48(3).
  • Luzadis, V.A., L. Castello, J. Choi, C.B. Franco, E. Greenfield, S. Kim, J.F. Munsell, E. Nordman, and F. Olowabi. 2010. The science of ecological economics: A content analysis of Ecological Economics, 1989-2004. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1185(1):1-10.
  • Munsell, J.F., R. Hamilton**, and A. Downing. 2009. Prospective scope of forest management education at James Madison’s Montpelier. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education. 38(1):198-203.
  • Munsell, J.F., R.H. Germain, V.A. Luzadis, and E. Bevilacqua. 2009. Owner intentions, previous harvests, and future timber yield on 50 working NIPF in New York State. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 26(2):45-51.
  • Munsell, J.F., R.H Germain, and I.A. Munn. 2008. A tale of two forests: Case study comparisons of sustained yield management on Mississippi and New York nonindustrial private forestland. Journal of Forestry. 106(8):431-439.
  • Munsell, J.F. and R.H. Germain. 2007. Woody biomass energy: An opportunity for silviculture on non-industrial private forestlands in New York. Journal of Forestry. 105(8):398-402.
  • Munsell, J.F. and R.H. Germain. 2007. Measuring BMP knowledge and implementation among Catskill/Delaware watershed NIPF owners. Proceedings: international conference on transfer of forest science knowledge and technology. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-726. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 255p.
  • Germain, R.H., J.F. Munsell, and K. Brazill. 2007. The New York City watershed model forests revisited five years later: an assessment of successes, failures, and challenges for the future. Journal of Extension. 45(3).
  • Munsell, J.F., R.H. Germain, E. Bevilacqua, and R.M. Schuster. 2006. Voluntary BMP implementation by NIPF owners in New York City's water supply system. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 23(2):133-140.
  • Germain, R.H. and J.F. Munsell. 2005. How much land is needed for the harvest access system on non-industrial private forestlands dominated by northern hardwoods? Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 22(4):243-247.
  • Munsell, J.F. and R.H. Germain. 2004. Forestry extension participation and written forest management plan use in New York City's water supply system. Journal of Extension. 42(2).

Books

Bukowski, C.J.* and J.F. Munsell. 2018. The Community Food Forest Handbook: How to Plan, Organize, and Nurture Edible Gathering Places. Chelsea Green Publishing. White River Junction, VT. 255p.

Amazon and Chelsea Green Publishing

Review by Matthew Potteiger, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York

The Community Food Forest Handbook: How to Plan, Organize, and Nurture Edible Gathering Places

The Community Food Forest Handbook: How to Plan, Organize, and Nurture Edible Gathering Places
The Community Food Forest Handbook: How to Plan, Organize, and Nurture Edible Gathering Places

Book Chapters

  • Munsell, J.F., C.J. Bukowski, M. Yanez, and J.A. Allen. 2021. Urban Food Forests and Community Agroforestry Systems. In:  North American Agroforestry. 3rd Edition. Garrett, H.E., S. Jose, and M.A. Gold (eds). Chapter 10. 315-335p. Agronomy Society of America. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, N.J. 555p.
  • Chamberlain, J.L., J.D. Davis, and J.F. Munsell. 2021. Forest Farming Practices. In:  North American Agroforestry. 3rd Edition. Garrett, H.E., S. Jose, and M.A. Gold (eds). Chapter 9. 281-313p. Agronomy Society of America. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, N.J. 555p.
  • Polys, N.F., P. Sforza, and J.F. Munsell. 2020. PlantShoe: Botanical Detectives. In: HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications. McCrickard, D.S., M. Jones, and T.L Stelter (eds). 119-136p. Springer Nature. Switzerland. 332p.
  • Munsell, J.F., J.D. Davis, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2018. Forest Farming. In: Training Manual for Applied Agroforestry Practices. Jose, S. and M.A. Gold (eds). University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. 116p.
  • Murrill, S.B.*, J.F. Munsell, and D.A. Robertson. 2010. Forest Landcare in the Chesapeake Headwaters: A Case Study of the Blue Ridge Forest Cooperative. In: Chapter 3. A Sustainable Chesapeake: Better Models for Conservation. D. Burke and J. Dunn (eds). The Conservation Fund. Arlington, Va. 278p.

*Graduate and **Undergraduate student under my supervision

Numbered Extension Publications

  • Commender, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, and A. Ares. 2017. Commercial Chinese Chestnut Production. VCE-ANR-279P. 9p.
  • Fike, J.H., A.K. Downing, J.F. Munsell, G.E. Frey, K. Mercier, G. Pent, C. Teutsch, J.B. Daniel, K.J. Fisher, M. Adams, and T. Groh. 2017. Creating Silvopastures: Some Considerations When Planting Trees in Pastures. VCE-CSES-185P. 8p.
  • Fike, J.H., A.K. Downing, and J.F. Munsell. 2016. Defining Silvopastures: Integrating Tree Production With Forage-Livestock Systems for Economic, Environmental, and Aesthetic Outcomes. VCE-CSES-146P. 6p.
  • Fike, J.H., A.K. Downing, J.F. Munsell, J.B. Daniel, C. Teustch, K. Mercier, and G. Pent. 2016. Creating Silvopastures: Some Considerations When Thinning Existing Timber Stands. VCE-CSES-155P. 8p.
  • Gagnon, J.L., J.F. Munsell, S.M. Barrett, B. Bond, and E. Powell. 2013. To Certify or Not: An Important Question for Virginia’s Forestland Owners. VCE Publication. ANR-50P. 20p.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2013. How to Plan for and Plant Streamside Conservation Buffers with Native Fruit and Nut Trees and Woody Floral Shrubs. VCE Publication. ANR-69P. 20p.
  • Barrett, S.M., J.L. Chandler, M.C. Bolding, and J.F. Munsell. 2012. Forest Harvesting in Virginia: Characteristics of Virginia’s Logging Operations. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication Number ANR-5. 15p.
  • Barrett, S.M., J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Gagnon. 2012. The Role of Logging Business Owners in Forest Certification. VCE Publication. ANR-51NP. 15p.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2012. Native Fruit and Nut Trees of Virginia’s Mountains and Piedmont. Virginia Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. ANR-23NP. 5p.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Chamberlain. 2012. Woody Florals for Income and Conservation. Virginia Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. ANR-22NP. 3p.
  • Vaughan, R.C.*, J.L. Chamberlain, and J.F. Munsell. 2011. Growing American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in Forestlands. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication Number 354-313. 13p.
  • Munsell, J.F. and J.L. Gagnon. 2009. Investing in Sustainable Forestry: A Pocket Guide for Virginia’s Landowners. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication Number 420-186. 11p.

Prefaces, introductions, catalogue statements, etc.

  • Munsell, J.F. and J.L. Chamberlain. in press. Agroforestry for a Vibrant Future: Connecting People, Creating Livelihoods, and Sustaining Places. Agroforestry Systems. Agroforestry Systems. (special journal issue introduction)
  • Munsell, J.F. 2014. Foreword in: Farming the Woods: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medinicals in the Woods. Authors K. Mudge and S. Gabriel, Cornell University. Chelsea Green Publishing. 384p.

Published in Proceedings

  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, W.M. Aust and J.F. Munsell.  2011. Equipment Mix and Operating Strategies Utilized by Logging Businesses Producing Biomass in the Piedmont of Virginia: Preliminary results from a Survey of Biomass Producers. In Proc. 34th annual Council on Forest Engineering, June 2011 Quebec City (Quebec) Canada.
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, J.F. Munsell, and M.C. Groover. 2010. Characteristics of Logging Businesses Currently Harvesting Biomass for Energy in the Piedmont of Virginia.  In Proc. 33rd annual Council on Forest Engineering, June 2010 Auburn, Al.
  • Brinckman, M.D.*, and J.F. Munsell. 2009. Mixed Multi-Scalar Methods to Assess Wood Biomass Availability on Family Forests in Virginia’s Southside. In: McWilliams, Will; Moisen, Gretchen; Czaplewski, Ray, comps. 2008. 2008 Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Symposium; October 21-23, 2008; Park City, UT. Proc. RMRS-P-56CD. Fort Collins, CO: USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 1CD.
  • Murrill, S.B.*, J.F. Munsell, and D.A. Robertson. 2008. Forest Landcare: An Opportunity for Collaborative Forestry Extension. Evolving challenges and changing expectations for forestry extension and technology transfer: Meeting the needs of people and forests around the globe: popular summaries. Smith, G.K.M. and L.J. Buse (Compilers) Mattawa and Ottawa, ON. Queen's Printer for Ontario. Ontario, Canada. 172, Vol. Forest Research Information Paper, 74p.
  • Munsell, J.F. and J.L. Gagnon. 2008. Heritage Extension in Virginia: Merging Tourism with Technical Forest Management Education via the LEAF Program. Evolving challenges and changing expectations for forestry extension and technology transfer: Meeting the needs of people and forests around the globe: popular summaries. Smith, G.K.M. and L.J. Buse (Compilers) Mattawa and Ottawa, ON. Queen's Printer for Ontario. Ontario, Canada. 172, Vol. Forest Research Information Paper, 74p.

Outreach and Technical Publications

  • Addlestone, B.J., J.F. Munsell, and D. Winn. 2019. Nutrient Trading in Virginia: Where Does the Forestry Community Fit In? Virginia Forests. Spring Edition. 12-15.
  • Bukowski, C.J.*, J.L. Chamberlain, and J.F. Munsell. 2013. Opportunities for Farming Edible Forest Products. Virginia Forests. Spring Edition. 8-11.
  • Chamberlain, J.L. and J.F. Munsell. 2013. History and Potential of Forest-Farmed Medicinals. Virginia Forests. Spring Edition. 4-7.
  • Munsell, J.F. and A.K. Downing. 2012. Experiencing Forest Conservation at James Madison's Montpelier. Virginia Forests. Fall Edition. 9-11.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2012. A Multi-perspective Panel of Forest Certification. Virginia Forests. Summer. 10-12.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2012. An Update on Agroforestry. Virginia Forest Landowner Update. 26(1):1.
  • Rojas, P. and J.F. Munsell. 2011. Forestry and Forests in Chile: Past, Present, and Future. Virginia Forests. Fall Edition. 4-7.
  • Vaughan, R.C.* and J.F. Munsell. 2010. Cultivating the Forest Floor in Your Tree Farm. Tree Farmer Magazine. July/August. 18-20.
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, and J.F. Munsell. 2010. Virginia SHARP Logger Survey: Characteristics of Virginia’s Logging Businesses. Virginia Forests. Summer Edition. 11-14.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2010. Finding the Good Oak in Urban Forests. Virginia Forests. Spring Edition. 13-15.
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, and J.F. Munsell. 2010. Loggers’ Willingness to Adapt to Biomass Harvesting. Technical Release 10-R-11. Forest Resources Association, Rockville, MD.
  • Barrett, S.M., M.C. Bolding, and J.F. Munsell. 2010. Loggers Willingness to Adapt to Biomass Harvesting. Forest Operations Review. 12(2):21-22.
  • Munsell, J.F. and C. Kimmel. 2010. Service Learning and Whole-Farm Planning in the Catawba and North Fork Valleys. Engagement Matters. 2(1):2-3.
  • Brunner, A., J.F. Munsell, J.L. Gagnon, H. Burkhart, C. Zipper, C. Jackson, A.G. Fannon, B. Stanton, and R. Shuren. 2009. Hybrid Poplar for Bioenergy and Biomaterials Feedstock Production on Appalachian Reclaimed Mine Land. 2009 Powell River Project Research and Education Program Reports. 44-48.
  • Munsell, J.F., W. Worrell, and A.C. Lee**. 2009. Monitoring the Health and Productivity of Powell River Project Forests with Special Emphasis on Sustaining High-Value and Biologically Diverse Reclamation Systems. 2009 Powell River Project Research and Education Program Reports. 107-111.
  • Munsell, J.F. and R.C. Vaughan*. 2009. Agro-Forestry in the Peach State: Integrative Land Management to Enhance Productivity and Sustainability. Georgia Forestry Today. 5(5):12-15.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2009. Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water. Virginia Forests. Summer Edition. 13.
  • Yancey, M. and J.F. Munsell. 2009. Woodlot Management at the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center. In: Virginia Tech Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center 2009 Field Day Proceedings. 58.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2009. Principles and Prospects of Uneven-aged Silviculture in Virginia. Virginia Forests. Spring Edition. 9-12.
  • Vaughan, R.C.* and J.F. Munsell. 2009. Temperate Agroforestry: Diversification for Profitable and Sustainable Land Management in the Commonwealth. Virginia Forests. Spring Edition. 4-8.
  • Munsell, J.F., J. Rockett, W. Worrell, and D. Whiteley**. 2008. A Working Laboratory at the Powell River Project to Research and Promote Sustainable Forest Management. 2008 Powell River Project Research and Education Program Reports. 58-60.
  • Gagnon, J.L. and J.F. Munsell. 2008. The Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program Announces the Release of its 6th Short Course: Investing in Sustainable Forestry. Engagement Matters. 1(4):11;13.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2008. Peer-to-Peer Communication: One of Forestry Extension’s Most Important Mechanisms. Virginia Forest Landowner Update. 22(4):4.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2008. The Montreal Process and Why it Matters in Virginia. Virginia Forests. Summer Edition. 13-17.
  • Munsell, J.F., M. Yancey, A.K. Downing, J. Rockett, and J. Gagnon. 2008. Heritage Extension in Virginia: Merging Tourism and Forestry Education in an Outdoor Setting. Virginia Forest Landowner Update. 22(2):5.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2008. Wood-to-Energy in Virginia: Boon or Bane? Virginia Forest Landowner Update. 22(1):3.
  • Munsell, J.F. 2007. Words Can Vary, But Not Our Principles – Thoughts From the New Forest Management Extension Specialist. Engagement Matters. 1(1):2.

Reports

  • Wilburn J.D.* and J.F. Munsell. 2011. Forest Inventory and Management Plan – Naval Support Facility Indian Head Maryland. Department of Defense, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington DC. 264p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the US Forest Service for a Proposed Biomass Facility in Yreka, California Klamath Site. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 47p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Proposed Biomass Facility in White City, Oregon. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 49p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for a Proposed Biomass Facility at the Fremont-Winema Site in Lakeview, Oregon. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 54p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for a Proposed Biomass Facility in Medford, Oregon. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 49p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Proposed Biomass Facility at the Lakeview Interagency Fire Center Site in Lakeview, Oregon. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 50p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Proposed Biomass Facility at the Sprague Seed Orchard, Oregon. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 51p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Proposed Biomass Facility in Kanab Color Country, Utah. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 47p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Proposed Biomass Facility in Hyatt Lake, Oregon. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 50p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Proposed Biomass Facility at White Flame Pellet Facility in Lindon, Utah. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 47p.
  • Hustwit C., J.F. Munsell, J. Ignosh, and M.C. Bolding. 2010. Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for the Bureau of Land Management for a Biomasstilization Concept in Cedar City, Utah. National Energy Technology Lab, Federal Energy Management Program, United States Department of Energy. 38p.
  • Wilburn J.D.* and J.F. Munsell. 2010. Integrated Forest Management Plan – Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Virginia. Department of Defense, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington DC. 115p.
  • Wilburn J.D.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.A.A. Alavapati. 2010. Bioenergy and Family Forest Sustainability: A Report for the American Forest Foundation. American Forest Foundation, Washington DC. 42p.
  • Riedel, K.J.** and J.F. Munsell. 2009. Montpelier Demonstration Forest Report. Montpelier Foundation. 33p.

Abstracts in Refereed Journal

  • Chamberlain, J.L., G. Frey, C. Small, and J.F. Munsell. 2019. Integrating non-timber forest products into forest assessments and management. XXV IUFRO World Congress, 29 sept - 5 October 2019, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Forestry Research. 39. 372.
  • Scott, S., K. Cobourn, J.F. Munsell, K. Stephenson, and B. Strahm. 2019. Incorporating agroforestry into water quality trading: evaluating economic-environmental tradeoffs. XXV IUFRO World Congress, 29 sept - 5 October 2019, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Forestry Research. 39. 679.
  • Munsell, J.F., M.D. Brinckman*, S.A. Barrett, J.L. Gagnon, and B.A. Bond. Simultaneous Study of Diverse Forest Certification Stakeholders in Virginia. SAF National Convention. Honolulu, HI. November 2011. Journal of Forestry. 109(8):530-537.
  • Trozzo, K.E.*, J.F. Munsell, and J.L. Chamberlain. Native Edible and Floral Buffers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. SAF National Convention. Honolulu, HI. November 2011. Journal of Forestry. 109(8):545-552.
  • Murrill, S.B.* and J.F. Munsell. 2010. The faith based environmental movement: What role can forest conservation play? Journal of Forestry. 108(3).