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Lindsey Morgan Phillips

Lecturer | School of Natural Resources
Overview

My research and teaching interests lie in understanding the connection between wildlife species and how they interact with and use the environment. I realized early on in my career that we cannot effectively understand and manage wildlife species if we do not have a solid understanding of the environment they live in. Because of this, I chose to tailor my education to prioritize learning in both realms. I earned two B.S. degrees from Auburn University, one in Wildlife Sciences and one in Forestry. I earned my M.S. degree in Rangeland and Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville where I studied the impacts of differing white-tailed deer densities on the woody plant community composition and structure. I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Natural Resources at the University of Tennessee where I study population dynamics of eastern wild turkey in a perceived declining population. 

Research Focus

Big game movement, population dynamics, and resource selection/use

Teaching Focus

Habitat evaluation and management, conservation, and principles of wildlife management

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 212 - Dendrology and Silvics of North American Trees
3 credit hour(s)

Identification, classification, and nomenclature of important North American trees and woody shrubs. Forest associations. Silvicultural characteristics of trees and stands as the basis for the practice of silviculture. Day field trips may be required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 113, BIOL 114, and BIOL 115 or BIOL 150, BIOL 159 and BIOL 160.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry, wildlife, and fisheries majors.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 250 - Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

Use and abuse of wildland resources. Historical perspectives and current management of forests, wildlife, and fish of North America including aspects of outdoor recreation and pollution problems. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 315 - Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological relationships of wild animals with other animals and their habitats. Biological, social, and economic aspects of their management.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101-BIOL 102 or BIOL 113-BIOL 114-BIOL 115 or BIOL 150-BIOL 159-BIOL 160.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 415 - Upland Habitat Management
2 credit hour(s)

Detailed examination of applied management practices and their impact on wildlife habitat in forests, early successional cover, and cropland. Includes silvicultural techniques, prescribed fire, mechanical field treatment, herbicides, and food plots.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 212 and FWF 315.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 490 - Topics in Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues and problems in forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Muller, Lisa Irene | Franklin, Jennifer Anne | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Chitwood, Anthony

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Kwit, Charles

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 305 - Prescribed Fire Management
2 credit hour(s)

Prescribed fire ecology, use, and management in forest stands.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : WFS 100; and FWF 212, FWF 250, FWF 310, and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 324 - Wildlife Habitat Evaluation
2 credit hour(s)

This course introduces students to the process of wildlife habitat evaluation, with special emphasis on plant identification, wildlife uses of plants, wildlife species habitat needs, and wildlife habitat evaluation methods. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : WFS 100; and FWF 212, FWF 250, FWF 310, and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 350 - Wildlife Damage Management
1 credit hour(s)

Principles and methods for wildlife damage management, including biological, regulatory, practical, and social considerations. Weekend field trips (2) required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lab and 1 lab or field.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 212 and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 560 - Advanced Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : 443, 444, and 445 or consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Wilber, Mark Quentin | Buehler, David A

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-8750

lphill46@tennessee.edu

51A McCord Hall
2640 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4563
Education and Training
  • MS, Range Science and Management, Texas A&M Univ Kingsville, 2018
  • BS, Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University, 2013
  • BS, Forestry, Auburn University, 2013
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Lindsey Morgan Phillips

Lecturer | School of Natural Resources
Picture of Lindsey Morgan Phillips image

865-974-8750

lphill46@tennessee.edu

51A McCord Hall
2640 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4563
Education and Training
  • MS, Range Science and Management, Texas A&M Univ Kingsville, 2018
  • BS, Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University, 2013
  • BS, Forestry, Auburn University, 2013
Overview

My research and teaching interests lie in understanding the connection between wildlife species and how they interact with and use the environment. I realized early on in my career that we cannot effectively understand and manage wildlife species if we do not have a solid understanding of the environment they live in. Because of this, I chose to tailor my education to prioritize learning in both realms. I earned two B.S. degrees from Auburn University, one in Wildlife Sciences and one in Forestry. I earned my M.S. degree in Rangeland and Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville where I studied the impacts of differing white-tailed deer densities on the woody plant community composition and structure. I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Natural Resources at the University of Tennessee where I study population dynamics of eastern wild turkey in a perceived declining population. 

Research Focus

Big game movement, population dynamics, and resource selection/use

Teaching Focus

Habitat evaluation and management, conservation, and principles of wildlife management

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 212 - Dendrology and Silvics of North American Trees
3 credit hour(s)

Identification, classification, and nomenclature of important North American trees and woody shrubs. Forest associations. Silvicultural characteristics of trees and stands as the basis for the practice of silviculture. Day field trips may be required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 113, BIOL 114, and BIOL 115 or BIOL 150, BIOL 159 and BIOL 160.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry, wildlife, and fisheries majors.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 250 - Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

Use and abuse of wildland resources. Historical perspectives and current management of forests, wildlife, and fish of North America including aspects of outdoor recreation and pollution problems. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 315 - Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological relationships of wild animals with other animals and their habitats. Biological, social, and economic aspects of their management.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101-BIOL 102 or BIOL 113-BIOL 114-BIOL 115 or BIOL 150-BIOL 159-BIOL 160.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 415 - Upland Habitat Management
2 credit hour(s)

Detailed examination of applied management practices and their impact on wildlife habitat in forests, early successional cover, and cropland. Includes silvicultural techniques, prescribed fire, mechanical field treatment, herbicides, and food plots.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 212 and FWF 315.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 490 - Topics in Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues and problems in forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Muller, Lisa Irene | Franklin, Jennifer Anne | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Chitwood, Anthony

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Kwit, Charles

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 305 - Prescribed Fire Management
2 credit hour(s)

Prescribed fire ecology, use, and management in forest stands.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : WFS 100; and FWF 212, FWF 250, FWF 310, and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 324 - Wildlife Habitat Evaluation
2 credit hour(s)

This course introduces students to the process of wildlife habitat evaluation, with special emphasis on plant identification, wildlife uses of plants, wildlife species habitat needs, and wildlife habitat evaluation methods. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : WFS 100; and FWF 212, FWF 250, FWF 310, and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 350 - Wildlife Damage Management
1 credit hour(s)

Principles and methods for wildlife damage management, including biological, regulatory, practical, and social considerations. Weekend field trips (2) required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lab and 1 lab or field.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 212 and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 560 - Advanced Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : 443, 444, and 445 or consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Wilber, Mark Quentin | Buehler, David A

Semesters Offered: Fall
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