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ALWRI welcomes Social Scientist, Jaclyn Rushing
Jaclyn is a social scientist who focuses on outdoor recreation, parks, and protected area management with a specific interest in relevance, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is energized by relationships with practitioners, stakeholders, and fellow scientists. Jaclyn has worked for municipal, state, and national parks and has a background in basic and applied mixed-methods and...
Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute develops new strategic plan and science charter
In 2021, through a collaborative ground-up engagement process, the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute developed a new strategic plan and science charter that addresses high priority wilderness research needs identified by partners and wilderness stakeholders. This strategic plan lays out a research program that embodies ALWRI’s mission to advance wilderness stewardship through...
ALWRI welcomes Biological Scientist, Dr. Kira Hefty
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Institute welcomes Dr. Kira Hefty on board as a (non-RGEG) biological scientist! Kira is a wildlife biologist whose research has focused on wildlife distribution modeling and habitat assessment, including vegetation composition and structure, patterns of biodiversity, and landscape connectivity. With a diverse background working among land managers and within...
