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Professor Emeritus

I work broadly in the field of plant population and community ecology, employing approaches ranging from field studies and experimentation to computer simulation, with a strong focus on spatial interactions. My most recent work has been in the field of invasion ecology examining the impact of invasive annuals on fire risk in desert shrublands. I also recently developed a network based simulation model examining the impact of mammal removal strategies on bird recovery in collaboration with colleagues in New Zealand.
Area of Expertise:
Plant Population and Community Ecology
Spatial Statistics
Education:
B.A., Botany, Pomona College, 1975
M.S., Botany, University of Vermont, 1982
Ph.D., Duke University, 1986