invasive species

Dr. Dan Simberloff, a renowned ecologist, will spend two days with SNR, March 26th and 27th, 2008. All are invited to join us for an evening with Dr. Simberloff at the Tucson and Catalina rooms of the Student Union, March 27th at 6 pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet a renowned ecologist who has made significant contributions to the field from island biogeography to invasive species.

Dr. Dan Simberloff, a renowned ecologist, will spend two days with SNR, March 26th and 27th, 2008. He will present a special seminar on Wednesday the 26th at 3 pm entitled: "Invasion Biologists and the BioFuels Boom: Chicken Littles or Colleagues?"

His presentation will address up-and-coming policy issues related to biofuels, as well as draw on Dr. Simberloff's research in invasive species and conservation biology.

Santa Rita Experimental Range (Santa Rita) is a field station uniquely positioned to support research, education, and outreach in the Southwest. Researchers from around the country are drawn to the Santa Rita.

History: Santa Rita is the longest continuously active rangeland research facility and among the 5 oldest biological field stations in the United States.