Janette R. Thompson

515-294-0024, Fax 515-294-2995
jrrt@iastate.edu

B.S. Forestry with emphasis in forest soils, Michigan Technological University, 1981
M.S. Agronomy with emphasis in soil morphology and genesis, Iowa State University, 1984
Ph.D. Forestry with emphasis in Biology, Iowa State University, 1991

Teaching

For 201, Forest Biology.
For 205, Integrated Forestry Laboratory.
For 475, Community Tree Management.
For 476, Urban Forest Resource Planning and Policy.

Research

Dr. Thompson conducts research in urban and community forestry, specifically focusing on functional ecology of urban woodlands, urban tree establishment, environmental benefits of urban trees, impacts of urbanization on plant communities and hydrological systems, prediction models for invasive species, constraints on urban tree growth, comparative performance of tree species in urban settings, and participatory research in resource management (please see publications, below).

Publications

Miller, J. R., M. Groom, G.R. Hess, D.L. Stokes, T. Steelman, J. Thompson, T. Bowman, L. Fricke, B. King, and R. Marquardt.  2008.  Where is biodiversity conservation in local planning?  Conservation Biology (in press).

Mabry, C., M. Gerken, and J. Thompson.  2008.  Seasonal storage of nutrients by perennial herbaceous species in undisturbed versus disturbed deciduous hardwood forests.   Applied Vegetation Science 11:35-42.

Adrizal, A., P. Patterson, R. Hulet, R. Bates, C. Mayers, G. Martin, R. Shockey, M. Van Der Grinten, D. Anderson, and J. Thompson. 2008. Vegetative buffers for fan emissions from poultry farms, 2: Ammonia, dust, and foliar nitrogen. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B 43:1-8.

Bowman, T., J. Thompson, and J. Colletti. 2007. Valuation of open spaces and conservation features in residential subdivisions. Journal of Environmental Management (in press).

Schmid, A., J. Thompson, and D. Bengston. 2007. The public discourse about land use and water quality: Themes in newspapers in the upper Mississippi River basin. Applied Environmental Education and Communication 6:187-196.

Cleveland, L.V., and J.R. Thompson. 2007. Extension education and volunteer service: Assessing motivation and action. Journal of Extension [On-line], 45(1). Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2007february/rb1.shtml.

Thompson, J., W. Elmendorf, M. McDonough, and L. Burban. 2005. Participation and conflict: Lessons learned from community forestry. Journal of Forestry 103(4): 174-178.

Widrlechner, M.P., J.R. Thompson, J.K. Iles, and P.M. Dixon. 2004. Models for predicting the risk of naturalization of non-native woody plants in Iowa. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 22(1):23-31.

Thompson, J.R., D.J. Nowak, D.E. Crane, and J.A. Hunkins. 2004. Iowa, U.S. communities benefit from a tree-planting program: Characteristics of recently planted trees. Journal of Arboriculture 30(1): 1-10.

Thompson, J., J. Colletti, and S. Jungst. 2004. Modeling interactive skills: Addressing student learning outcomes and pre-professional development in forestry. Proceedings of the 5th Biennial University Education in Natural Resources Conference, March 2004, Flagstaff AZ. Online at http://www.cnr.usu.edu/uenr/.

Thompson, J., J. Colletti, S. Jungst, and B. Licklider. 2003. Preparing tomorrow’s foresters: Embedding professional interactive skills in a technical discipline. Journal of Forestry 101(7): 8-13.

Thompson, J., S. Jungst, J. Colletti, B. Licklider, and J. Benna. 2003. Experiences in developing a learning-centered natural resources curriculum. Journal of Natural Resource and Life Science Education 32: 23-31.

Jungst, S., J. Thompson, and G. Atchison. 2003. Academic controversy: Fostering constructive conflict in the classroom. Journal of Natural Resource and Life Science Education 32:36-42.

Thompson, J., B. Licklider, and S. Jungst. 2003. Learner-centered teaching: Postsecondary strategies that promote “Thinking like a professional”. Theory Into Practice 42:133-141.

Iakovoglou, V., J. Thompson, and L. Burras. 2002. Characteristics of trees according to community population level and by land use in the midwest, U.S.A. J. Arb. 28(2): 59-69.

Iakovoglou, V., J. Thompson, L. Burras, and R. Kipper. 2001. Factors related to urban tree growth in the Midwest, U.S.A. Urban Ecosystems 5:71-85.

Feeley, C.J., E.R. Hart, J.R. Thompson, and T.C. Harrington. 2001. Occurrence, associated symptoms, and potential insect vectors of the ash yellows phytoplasma in Iowa. J. Arb. 27(6): 331-339.

Vitosh, M. A. and J. R. Thompson. 2000. Iowa communities benefit from an externally-funded tree-planting program. J. Arb. 26(2): 114-119.

Jungst, S.E., J. R. Thompson, and J. Colletti. 2000. Using student-centered learning techniques in forestry classes at Iowa State University. Proc. 3rd Biennial Conference on Higher Education in Natural Resources, Columbia. MO., March 23-28. (http://www.snr.missouri.edu/meetings/3rdconference.html)

Thompson, J. R. 1998. Urban and community forestry education at Iowa State University. Proc. SAF National conference, Traverse City, MI., Sept. 20-23.

Schultz, R.C., and J.R. Thompson. 1997. Effect of density control and undercutting on root morphology of 1+0 bareroot hardwood seedlings: five-year field performance of root-graded stock in the central USA. New Forests 13:301-314.

Thompson, J. R. 1997. Success begins below ground. American Nurseryman, 1-15-97, pp. 45-49.

Schultz, R. C. and J. R. Thompson, 1996. Tree shelters for plantation establishment of bareroot red oak and black walnut in 5 midwestern states. U.S.D.A. Forest Service Gen. Tech. Report NE-221, pp. 29-36.

Thompson, J. R., and R. C. Schultz. 1994. Root system morphology of Quercus rubra L. planting stock and 3-year field performance in Iowa. New Forests 9:225-236.

Thompson, J. R. 1992. Prairies, Forests, and Wetlands: The Restoration of Natural Landscape Communities in Iowa. University of Iowa Press, Iowa City, IA. 139 pp.