FACULTY

Robert Gara

Robert Gara

Professor Emeritus
Forest entomology; International forestry


Office: Winkenwerder 106C
Phone: 206-543-2788 
Email: garar@u.washington.edu

Graduate Interest Group(s):

B.S., Forest Management, Utah State University, 1953
M.S., Entomology, Oregon State University, 1962
Ph.D., Entomology, Oregon State University, 1964

Research Interests:

  • Host selection behavior of bark beetles
  • Aquatic entomology
  • Tropical forest insects

Current Research:

  • Chilean forest insects
  • Aquatic entomology
Courses Taught:Quarter offered:
ESRM 435 Forest Entomology (3)Winter
ESRM 435 Forest Entomology (3)Spring
ESRM 444 Forest Ecosystem Protection: Insects and Diseases (5)Spring
ESRM 451 Urban Plant Protection (5)Spring
SEFS 528 International Forestry (3)Spring