Dr. Richard Hallett, Research Ecologist, USDA Forest Service, NYC Urban Field Station Dr. Hallett (B.S. UW-Madison, M.S. and Ph.D. UNH) has spent his career studying tree and forest health in the northeastern U.S. He brings lessons learned from studying rural forest management to urban ecology. Currently, he is working with a team to adapt silvicultural practices to urban forested natural areas. He also works to establish a dialog between urban
and rural forest management professionals.