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Sean Parks wins prestigious award
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 27, 2017 – Dr. Sean Parks’ accomplishments conducting high-impact relevant and applicable scientific studies with the potential to advance ecological and fire sciences has earned him the 2017 Research & Development Deputy Chief’s Early Career Scientist Award. He earned...
Peter Landres Retiring Dec. 2017
Peter Landres Retiring Dec. 2017
After more than 25 years of federal service, Peter Landres will retire at the end of December.
As an ecologist with the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, Peter has contributed to improving wilderness stewardship and science nationwide. Of particular note...
Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute Enhances Leadership
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 19, 2016 – The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute is committed to providing scientific leadership in developing and using knowledge needed to sustain wilderness ecosystems and value. The strength of that leadership has become enhanced with the appointment of...
Wilderness Science and its Role in Wilderness Stewardship
MISSOULA, Mont., June 9, 2016 – For so many people, wilderness areas provide a unique and special place to disconnect from civilization and reconnect with nature. It is easy to assume these lands require little to no management given their protected status but that can’t be farther from the...
Beth Hahn Deputy Director
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 16, 2016 – The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute is committed to providing scientific leadership in developing and using knowledge needed to sustain wilderness ecosystems and value. The strength of that leadership has become enhanced with the appointment of...
Comparing Expected to Observed Area Burned in the Western United States
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec.16, 2015 – In order to restore and maintain resilient and healthy ecosystems, land managers need better information on what level of fire is appropriate for any given region, and further, a better understanding of current departures from natural levels of fire activity....