His talk, titled “Tropical Forests and Elephants: Hunting, Poaching, and Conservation,” will feature information that Rosin gathered as a part of his dissertation and doctorate work at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment.
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Adrian Treves named Vilas Associate
Treves will receive support for his research, titled “Non-lethal predator control evaluated with gold-standard experiments.”
UW–Madison Arboretum designated a National Historic Landmark
The designation is based on the Arboretum’s pioneering work in restoration ecology, its place in the history of conservation, and its commitment to Aldo Leopold’s land ethic.
Nelson Institute professor Steve Ventura retires
During his time with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ventura’s roles have ranged from student to director of the Nelson Institute Land Tenure Center and Chair of the Land Resources program (now Environment and Resources).