Forestry Student Spotlight – Kenna Kline
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EmailKenna Kline shares how studying in Argentina and Antarctica broadened her view of global forestry and inspired her to research underrepresented species.
Forestry undergraduate student Kenna Kline came to MSU from Van Horne, Iowa. In her free time, Kenna loves to travel, cook, and find new movies and TV shows to watch.
Interesting Experience in Forestry
This past winter break I went on a study abroad program through the Fisheries and Wildlife Department to Argentina and Antarctica. Although it isn’t the first place you think of forestry, it helped me understand what forestry looks likes in other parts of the world. We studied ecosystem dynamics and species interactions, and I learned so much about how intricate nature is.
Why did you choose Forestry?
I chose forestry because of its close relationship with learning about nature and how to manage it. I am very interested in wildlife biology and forestry has helped me round out how to manage all species.
What are your career goals?
My career goals are to work with boreal species, both wildlife and plants. I want to be able to contribute to positive research around species we don’t see represented very often.
Do you have any advice for new forestry students?
Keep an open mind. You may think you don’t like economics or bugs, or policy, but give it a chance; you may be surprised what doors can be opened.
