Heather Kalaman

Academic Credentials:
• B.S. Biology, University of Central Florida, 2014.
• M.S. Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, 2020.

Born and raised here in the state of Florida, my interests in plant identification, propagation, and diagnostics are all encompassing and continuously evolving. This has coincided well with the objectives and opportunities provided within the DPM program and the continued exposure to applied practice and research in such a multifaceted environment.

My primary interests lie in sustainable landscaping practices and the importance of considering other facets of ecosystem services when interpreting the value of ornamental plants across different landscape gradients. More specifically, I am interested in integrated pest management practices for trees and woody ornamentals, soil and nutrient mitigation, plant-pollinator interactions, and native plant propagation and incorporation into modified landscapes.