Kurt Riitters
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.
Southern Research Station
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“My favorite science experience is asking and answering questions that have not been asked before.”
“[Another] favorite science experience was the discovery of a new computer method to measure forest fragmentation from global satellite imagery.”
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USDA Forest Service - Kurt Riitters
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