Abigail Clinard joined UT Tree Improvement Program as a student intern in the fall of 2024. Since then, she has assisted the UT-TIP with collection and processing of seed from various tree and shrub species. Before attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she earned an Associates of Science degree from Austin Peay State University in the spring of 2024. Now, Abby is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Forestry with a concentration on restoration and conservation, while also taking a minor in wildlife and fisheries. She is interested in forest conservation and forest-wildlife interactions.