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Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute develops new strategic plan and science charter
In 2021, through a collaborative ground-up engagement process, the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute developed a new strategic plan and science charter that addresses high priority wilderness research needs identified by partners and wilderness stakeholders. This strategic plan lays out a research program that embodies ALWRI’s mission to advance wilderness stewardship through...
ALWRI welcomes Biological Scientist, Dr. Kira Hefty
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Institute welcomes Dr. Kira Hefty on board as a (non-RGEG) biological scientist! Kira is a wildlife biologist whose research has focused on wildlife distribution modeling and habitat assessment, including vegetation composition and structure, patterns of biodiversity, and landscape connectivity. With a diverse background working among land managers and within...
ALWRI welcomes Science Delivery Specialist, Olga Helmy
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute recently welcomed Olga Helmy to our team!
Olga is a science delivery outreach specialist who uses graphic design, data visualization, interpretive writing, and interpersonal skills to communicate science to diverse audiences. Building upon her background as a field biologist working with rural communities in the US and beyond, Olga strives to make...