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Who is this chaparral guy anyway?
Richard W. Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute, a research and educational organization focusing on the ecology of California’s shrubland ecosystems, the dynamics of wildland fire in both natural and human communities, and the importance of nature education. Mr. Halsey has taught biology and natural science for over thirty years in both public and private schools. His current research projects include investigating variables determining wildfire behavior, the impact of increased fire frequency on chaparral and other shrubland ecosystems, and the importance of local communities connecting with their surrounding, natural landscapes.
Mr. Halsey also works with the San Diego Museum of Natural History, publishes The Chaparralian, a quarterly newsletter focusing on chaparral and wildfire issues in California, and continues to teach natural history to school and community groups throughout the state. He has given more than 100 presentations over the past three years and assists in the development of wildfire management and risk assessment plans for both private and government organizations. His most recent book, Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California, was published in 2005. Mr. Halsey earned undergraduate degrees from the University of California in environmental studies and anthropology. During graduate work he received teaching credentials in life, physical and social science and a masters in education. He has also been trained as a Type II wildland firefighter.
To hear Tommy Hough's January 20, 2008 interview of Richard W. Halsey on FM 94.9, please click here. Scroll down to "Show Archive" and select "Rick Halsey."
Selected Publications
2008. Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California. Sunbelt Publications. Second Edition. San Diego, CA. 188 p.
2004. Book Review. D. Carle, 2002. Burning Questions, America's Fight with Nature's Fire. Madrono 52: 76-78.
2004. In search of allelopathy: an eco-historical view of the investigation of chemical inhibition in California coastal sage scrub and chamise chaparral. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 131: 343-367.
1993. Contributor. Benchmarks for Science Literacy, Project 2061, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Oxford University Press.
1992. Parents hold the key to a child's education. Los Angeles Times. 6/12/92.
CONTACT US
The California Chaparral Institute
PO Box 545
Escondido, CA 92033
EMAIL
Naturalist Council
Richard W. Halsey, director Christopher Blaylock, fire education specialist Nicholas Halsey, editor Bill Howell, educator/naturalist Wayne Spencer, wildlife biologist Jim Hart, technical assistant and chaparral poet For the true voice of the chaparral, listen here:
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