North Dakota State University

Research interests:

• Dendrochronology of ponderosa pine and bur oak 
• Bur oak regeneration 
• Riparian forest restoration 

Education:

• Michigan State University, Forestry, Ph.D. 2001 
• West Virginia University, Forestry, M.S.F. 1993 
• University of Cincinnati, Chemistry, B.S. 1990 

Courses Taught: 

• PLSC 219, Introduction to Prairie and Community Forestry 

Selected Publications:

• Zeleznik, J. 2009. Zeleznik, J. 2009. Economic impact of emerald ash borer on North Dakota communities, part two. City Scan (magazine of the ND League of Cities). 77(8): 14-15.
• Zeleznik, J. 2009. Economic impact of emerald ash borer on North Dakota communities, part three. City Scan (magazine of the ND League of Cities). 77(9): 20-23. 
• Zeleznik, J.D., J.A. Walla, J.J. Knodel, M. Kangas, P.A Glogoza, and C.L. Ruby. 2005. Insect and disease management guide for woody plants in North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Bull. F-1192 (Revised). 52p. 
• Zeleznik, J.D., and R. Zollinger. 2004. Weed control in tree plantings. NDSU Ext. Bull. W-1097 (Revised). 22p. 
• Zeleznik, J.D. 2007. Effects of apical meristem loss on sylleptic branching and growth of hybrid poplar. Biomass and Bioenergy. 31: 453-459. 
• Zeleznik, J.D., and D.I. Dickmann. 2004. Effects of high temperatures on fine roots of mature red pine (Pinus resinosa) trees. For. Ecol. Manage. 199: 395-409. 

Professional memberships and certifications: 

• SAF – Society of American Foresters – Member since 1994 
  Certified Forester since 2006 
• ISA – International Society of Arboriculture – Member since 2002 
  Certified Arborist since 2004 
• ANREP – Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals – Member since 2003 
• NDUCFA – North Dakota Urban and Community Forestry Association – Member since 2003