KENNETH R. DUDZIK
USDA Forest Service
Northeastern Research Station
P.O. Box 640
(271 Mast Road)
Durham, NH 03824
Telephone: 603-868-7621 Fax: 603-868-7604
E-mail: kdudzik@fs.fed.us
Education:
B.S. Forestry (Science Option), University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 1981.
Certificate in Printing and Graphic Arts, University of New Hampshire Dept. of
Continuing Education, Durham, NH, 1985.
Professional Positions:
1995 - Present. Forester, NE-4505, Disturbance of Eastern Forest Ecosystems
by Stressor/Host/Pathogen Interactions, USDA Forest Service, Durham, NH.
1991 - 1995. Forester, NE-4510, Mechanisms of Tree Response to Injury and Infection,
USDA Forest Service, Durham, NH.
1981 - 1991. Forestry Technician, NE-2299, Patterns of Discoloration and Decay
in Living Trees, USDA Forest Service, Durham, NH.
1978 - 1981. Forestry Aide. NE-2299, Patterns of Discoloration and Decay
in Living Trees, USDA Forest Service, Durham, NH.
Accomplishments and Skills: One publication as sole author, eight as a co-author and
thirty-six acknowledgments in various scientific publications (book, journal articles...) for
technical assistance, photography and/or manuscript review. Computer system operator
(Data General and now IBM LAN) for twelve years. Reporter from the Durham Research
Station for the Northeastern Research Station's newsletter (the Nor'easter) for eleven
years. Working knowledge of some publishing/graphic computer programs. Skilled in the
use of cameras (35mm and 120mm formats and video), darkroom equipment for the
developing and printing of B&W negatives, sledge microtome, microscopes (and
microscope photography), balances, chainsaws, increment borers, pole pruners, and other
field and laboratory equipment.
Honors: Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, Director's Award for Research
Excellence, 1994; USDA Certificate of Merit 1994,1991,1990; USDA Certificate of
Appreciation, 1993; USDA Peer Recognition Award, (4)1993, (5)1991; Cum Laude,
University of NH (Durham), 1981; Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Society, University of
NH (Durham), 1980; Ruth E. Farrington Forestry Scholarship, University of NH
(Durham), 1980, 1979.
Selected Publications:
1. Smith, K.T., and K.R. Dudzik. Acer rubrum L. In: Schütt, P., H.J. Schuck, U.M.
Lang, and A. Roloff. Enzyklopädie der Holzewächse (Handbook und Atlas der
Dendrologie, III-2). ecomed verlagsgesellschaft AG & Co. KG. Germany. 10 pp.
(1997).
2. Shortle, W.C., K.T. Smith, and K.R. Dudzik. Decay Diseases of Stemwood:
Detection, Diagnosis, and Management. In: Raychaudhuri, S.P., Maramorosch, K.
eds. Forest Trees and Palms: Diseases and Control. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
PVT. LTD., New Delhi, Calcutta. pp. 95-109. (1996).
3. Shortle, W.C., K.T. Smith, K.R. Dudzik, and S. Parker. Response of maple sapwood
to injury and infection. Eur. J. For. Path. 25:241-252. (1995).
4. Garrett, P.W., and K.R. Dudzik. Selecting "sweet" sugar maple trees. Maple Syrup
Digest. Vol. 1A, No.4. pp. 32-37. (1989).
5. Garrett, P.W., and K.R. Dudzik. Ray tissue as an indirect measure of relative sapsugar concentration in sugar maple. U.S. Dep. Agric. For. Serv. Research Paper NE626. 7 pp. (1989).
6. Dudzik, K.R. Macro-microscopic anatomy: Obtaining a composite view of barrier
zone formation in Acer saccharum. International Association of Wood Anatomists'
Bulletin. 9(2):183-186. (1988).
7. Shigo, A.L., G.F. Gregory, R.J. Campana, K.R. Dudzik, and D.M. Zimel. Patterns of
starch reserves in healthy and diseased American elms. Canadian Journal of Forest
Research. 16:204-210. (1986).
8. Shigo, A.L., and K.R. Dudzik. Response of uninjured cambium to xylem injury.
Wood Science and Technology. 19:195-200. (1985).
9. Shigo, A.L., and K.R. Dudzik. Chestnut blight: Defense reactions. In Proceedings of
the USDA Forest Service American Chestnut Cooperators' Meeting, Morgantown,
WV. pp. 65-67. (1982).