Robin Silverstein
A scientist who studies how landscapes (ranging from large continents to small fields) are put together and how they function to provide ecosystem services to humans and all life. Landscape ecology differs from traditional ecology by including humans as a key component of ecosystems.
Non Forest Service
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I enjoyed studying coyotes in Yellowstone National Park because it involved trying to understand the mysteries of the daily life of a wild animal. I watched coyotes’ behavior, tracked their movements, and recorded their interactions with other animals. I got to know them better than I ever could from reading books or watching television. There is no better experience than getting out in nature to learn.
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