We thought it would be fun to interview some of our researchers so you can learn more about them and why they conduct their research at our Research and Extension Centers!
"When I was young, I grew up in Humboldt county, and my family worked in forests. Later I became interested in how fire shaped California ecosystems, and it has become the focus of my work.
"Avocado growers are a delight to be around. The industry welcomed me with open arms even though I did not have a background in avocado. They were all very willing to teach me about this special fruit.
"Because I am located in the center of agricultural industries, I can travel to the north or the south easily, observe, diagnose and solve the problems.
"Controlling plants such as Arundo and tamarisk enhances water resources for agriculture as well as reduces wildfire threats in our fire-prone landscape.
"I decided to pursue ecology as a career because it provided both the intellectual exploration of complex systems, while also providing a pathway to directly benefit human well-being by using research to address management and policy challenges.
