National Program Leader
USDA Forest Service
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Rob Progar serves as the National Program Lead for USDA Forest Service Research for entomology, pathology, invasive species and pollination ecology on the Sustainable forest Management Team within the national headquarters. He develops and maintains communications and relationships between researchers and leadership, identifies the need for new science, and is a subject matter expert on related topics. He usually works in collaboration with other agencies, universities and formal or informal teams. Current activities include serving on the USDA Pollinator Working Group Steering Committee, USDA Invasive Species Working Group, National Invasive Species Issues Team, Joint Committee for Biological Control, and compiling a National Forest Insect and Pathogen Assessment.
National Assessment of Forest Pathology
Friday, September 20, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM MST
