author
David R. Patton
A longtime wildlife biologist and teacher, this author writes about forests, habitat, and the complex ties between animals and the landscapes they depend on. His books bring practical field knowledge to readers interested in ecology, conservation, and land management.
1 Audiobook
Cavity-Nesting Birds of North American Forests Agriculture Handbook 511
by Virgil E. Scott, Keith E. Evans, David R. Patton, Charles P. Stone
About the author
David R. Patton is known for writing about wildlife ecology, forest habitats, and ecosystem management. Sources available here describe him as a wildlife biologist and professor, and his published work includes Wildlife Habitat Relationships in Forested Ecosystems, Forest Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Management, and Conserving Forest Diversity through Ecosystem Management.
Northern Arizona University materials identify him as a professor of forestry focused on forest wildlife ecology, and list his degrees from West Virginia University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Arizona. University records and scholarship information also show that he served as dean of the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University and supported student study of plant-animal relationships from an ecosystem perspective.
Across his books and professional work, Patton centers on the idea that forests and wildlife should be understood together as connected systems. That focus gives his writing a clear, grounded feel that is especially appealing to readers interested in how science can guide better stewardship of the natural world.