Jesse Henderson
Research EconomistResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709-2254
jesse.henderson2@usda.gov
Current Research
The goal of Dr. Henderson’s research is to develop models that accurately describe forest ecology, heterogeneous human objectives and behavior, and their interaction over time and space. His research in forest economics is related to forest product markets, trade and forest disturbances, with applications at parcel, regional, national and global scales. Current projects include: (1) Understanding the impacts of hurricanes and storm frequency on forest structure and markets, (2) Developing spatially explicit agent-based models of forest landowners, forest product mills, and forest disturbance processes, (3) Investigating the application of small area estimation techniques to regional and global forest sector models.
Why This Research is Important
It is important to understand how humans affect their environment and vice versa. This research increases our understanding of these phenomena and supports the development of sustainable public policy and sound forest management.
Education
- Ph.D in Forest Economics, 2019
- North Carolina State University
- M.S. in Natural Resources Policy, 2011
- North Carolina State University
- B.S. in Physics, 2005
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Professional Experience
- Research Associate, Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC), North Carolina State University
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2014—2020
Conducted research and developed forest sector models, focusing on the U.S. Southeast.
- Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, North Carolina State University
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2008—2014
Researched bioenergy and timber supply. Taught natural resource management, environmental science and engineering.
- Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Vanderbilt University
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2007—2008
Featured Publications and Products
- Henderson, Jesse D.; Abt, Robert C.; Abt, Karen L.; Baker, Justin ; Sheffield, Ray . 2022. Impacts of hurricanes on forest markets and economic welfare: The case of hurricane Michael.
- Butler, Brett; Caputo, Jesse ; Henderson, Jesse; Pugh, Scott ; Riitters, Kurt ; Sass, Emma M. 2022. Cross-Boundary Sustainability: Assessment across Forest Ownership Categories in the Conterminous USA Using the Montréal Process Criteria and Indicators Framework.
- Mei, Bin ; Wear, David N.; Henderson, Jesse D. 2019. Timberland investment under both financial and biophysical risk.
- Abt, Robert C.; Abt, Karen L.; Cubbage, Frederick W.; Henderson, Jesse D. 2010. Effect of policy-based bioenergy demand on southern timber markets: A case study of North Carolina.
Publications
- Dhungel, Gaurav ; Rossi, David ; Henderson, Jesse ; Abt, Robert ; Sheffield, Ray ; Baker, Justin . 2023. Critical market tipping points for high-grade white oak inventory decline in the central hardwood region of the United States.
- Butler, Brett J.; Caputo, Jesse ; Henderson, Jesse D.; Pugh, Scott A.; Riitters, Kurt ; Sass, Emma M. 2022. An assessment of the sustainability of family forests in the U.S.A.
Research Highlights
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External Resources
- The sites listed below are third-party sites which the Forest Service has provided for reference only.
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ORCID