Person

Patrick D Keyser

Professor | School of Natural Resources

Specialization: Native Grasslands Management

Overview

Serving Tennesseans - and those throughout the surrounding region - through development of improved practices for native grasslands that provide economic and natural resources benefits.

Research Focus

As Director for the Center for Native Grasslands, I lead research focused on management of native grass-based production systems including forages and biofuels, management of grasslands, and restoration of grassland communities.

Outreach Focus

I provide educational information to producers, landowners, agency personnel, and industry, all with a focus on native grasslands and associated natural resources.

Research Questions
  • Current research activities focus on: development of an integrated forage production model that incorporates cool-season annuals into native warm-season grasses to extend grazing seasons; evaluating use of native forbs and legumes in native grass pastures to improve wildlife habitat, soil health, and pollinator habitat; and evaluation of improved establishment strategies for native grass forages, and use of native grass pastures by grassland birds.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FWF 690 - Advanced Topics in Natural Resources
1 - 3 credit hours

Exposure and in-depth training in contemporary topics and approaches important to advanced research in natural resources.

Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Picture of Patrick D Keyser
475 Agriculture and Natural Resource Building
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • EdS, Forestry, General, Clemson University, 2001
  • Masters, No/Unknown Field of Study, Louisiana St U Cen Office, 1984
  • Bachelors, No/Unknown Field of Study, Virginia Polytech Inst & St Un, 1982
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

Patrick D Keyser

Professor | School of Natural Resources
Picture of Patrick D Keyser image
475 Agriculture and Natural Resource Building
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • EdS, Forestry, General, Clemson University, 2001
  • Masters, No/Unknown Field of Study, Louisiana St U Cen Office, 1984
  • Bachelors, No/Unknown Field of Study, Virginia Polytech Inst & St Un, 1982
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Overview

Serving Tennesseans - and those throughout the surrounding region - through development of improved practices for native grasslands that provide economic and natural resources benefits.

Research Focus

As Director for the Center for Native Grasslands, I lead research focused on management of native grass-based production systems including forages and biofuels, management of grasslands, and restoration of grassland communities.

Outreach Focus

I provide educational information to producers, landowners, agency personnel, and industry, all with a focus on native grasslands and associated natural resources.

Research Questions
  • Current research activities focus on: development of an integrated forage production model that incorporates cool-season annuals into native warm-season grasses to extend grazing seasons; evaluating use of native forbs and legumes in native grass pastures to improve wildlife habitat, soil health, and pollinator habitat; and evaluation of improved establishment strategies for native grass forages, and use of native grass pastures by grassland birds.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FWF 690 - Advanced Topics in Natural Resources
1 - 3 credit hours

Exposure and in-depth training in contemporary topics and approaches important to advanced research in natural resources.

Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.