Jerry F. Franklin

Jerry F. Franklin
Born
Jerry Forest Franklin

(1936-10-27)October 27, 1936
Waldport, Oregon, United States
Alma materOregon State University (B.S., M.S.), Washington State University (Ph.D.)
Occupation(s)Forest ecologist, academic
Years active1959–present
Known forDevelopment of "New Forestry" principles; sustainable forest management

Jerry F. Franklin (born October 27, 1936) is an American forest ecologist and academic who has made contributions to sustainable forest management and the study of old-growth forests. Franklin is Professor Emeritus of Ecosystem Management at the University of Washington and has played a role in integrating ecological principles into forestry practices.