Research Natural Area Contacts

Questions on research within the Southern Region’s Research Natural Areas (RNA) should be directed to the Regional RNA Coordinator or the appropriate Research Station RNA Liaison.

Additionally, questions on specific, individual RNAs can be directed to the Forest RNA Point of Contact.

Southern Region RNA Coordinators and Liaisons

Regional RNA Coordinator/Liaison

Jason Stevens    
jason.stevens@usda.gov    
414-297-3649

Southern Research Station RNA Liaison

Stephanie Laseter    
stephanie.laseter@usda.gov    
828-200-6352

International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Research Station RNA Liaison

Grizelle González    
grizelle.gonzalez@usda.gov    
787-764-7800

Forest Research Natural Area Points of Contact
National ForestPoint of ContactEmailPhone
Chattahoochee-OconeeJimmy Rickardjames.rickard@usda.gov770-297-3070
National Forests in FloridaJason Drakejason.drake@usda.gov850-523-8560
Francis Marion-SumterRobin Mackierobin.mackie@usda.gov803-561-4071
George Washington-Jefferson  540-265-5100
KitsachieDave Mooredavid.moore1@usda.gov318-473-7016
National Forests in MississippiBrian Jacksonbrian.jackson@usda.gov601-965-1605
National Forests in North CarolinaGary Kauffmangary.kauffman@usda.gov828-257-4861
Ouachita  501-547-6983
Ozark-St FrancisJessica Hawkinsjessica.m.hawkins@usda.gov479-964-7228
Savannah RiverCharlie Davischarles.e.davis@usda.gov803-725-8620
National Forests in AlabamaArvind Bhutaarvind.a.bhuta@usda.gov334-832-4470
Cherokee (No RNAs)Mark Pistrangmark.pistrang@usda.gov423-476-9757
Daniel BooneDavid Taylordavid.taylor2@usda.gov859-745-3167
El YunquePedro Riospedro.rios@usda.gov787-888-5655
Land Between the Lakes (No RNAs)Elizabeth Raikeselizabeth.raikes@usda.gov270-924-2062
National Forests and Grasslands in TexasThomas Philippsthomas.philipps@usda.gov936-639-8514
Last updated July 24, 2023