Past Projects:
Below are a handful of select projects completed in recent years.
An ecological and archival inventory documenting the history and ecology of the northwest Connecticut site since its settlement in 1795.
The Farm In the Forest: Historical Ecology of Yale Camp
A landscape biography and management plan for the former estate of Paul and Rachel Mellon, now the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, in Upperville, Virginia.
An Oak Spring Landscape: History, Ecology and Management of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation
I documented the ages and significance of two old growth areas at Saratoga Battlefield.
Saratoga Battlefield National Historical Park: Old Growth
A Landscape biography for Oak Spring’s sister property, Rokeby. An incredible record of presettlement ecology and 200 years of farming.
Rokeby: A Landscape Biography
This exciting park-in-progress will transform this Ohio River community. I completed the first inventory of the landscape prior to master planning.
River Heritage Conservancy
Clarksville, Indiana
Commissioned by the dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, this project documents the rich history and ecology at Great Mountain Forest in northwest Conn.
Great Mountain Forest Fieldbook
As part of its acquisition as a gift to the town, I completed an ecological inventory of the former Hawkwood Estate - a National Register property.
Anchor Diamond Park at Hawkwood: Landscape Inventory
Publications:
A few publications that showcase different aspects of my work and interests. Click on the image for PDF, or button to link to the publication (where available).
Wolf Trees: Elders of the Eastern Forest
American Forests | Fall 2014
Practicing Natural History along the Noatak River
Alaska Park Science | Vol. 14, Issue 1
Stone on Stone: A Natural and Social History of Cairns
AMC Outdoors | March/April 2013
Introduction to Packrafting
AMC Outdoors | March 2017
New England Open Summits
AMC Outdoors | September 2015
Twilight on the Santa Cruz River, Argentina
Patagon Journal | October 2015
Without Wind, There is No Patagonia
Patagon Journal | Summer 2017