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David R. Patton
A longtime wildlife biologist and professor, he writes about the complex connections between forests, animals, and conservation. His work draws on decades of field experience and a practical understanding of how ecosystems function.
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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
With a career described as spanning more than five decades, David R. Patton has built his reputation as a wildlife biologist, professor, and author focused on wildlife ecology, forest habitat management, conservation science, and land use policy. His writing is grounded in hands-on experience and is aimed at helping readers see forests as living systems rather than isolated resources.
His best-known work includes Forest Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Management, a book presented by its publisher as drawing on 50 years of experience as a forester and wildlife biologist. He has also been associated with titles such as Wildlife Habitat Relationships in Forested Ecosystems, showing a long-running interest in the relationship between forest structure and animal life.
For listeners who enjoy nature writing with a scientific backbone, his work offers a clear, informed look at how wildlife and habitat shape one another over time.