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Richard Berl, PhD

Richard is a Research Social Scientist with the Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD. 

Richard is a conservation social scientist with a background in evolutionary theory, behavior, and cultural change, who uses integrative quantitative and qualitative approaches to address the management challenges that arise from the complex interactions within rapidly changing socio-ecological systems.

Professional Experience

  • August 2021 – Present: Research Social Scientist at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center

  • May 2019 – July 2021: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University 

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University (2019)

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Colorado State University (2017)

  • M.S. Zoology, Washington State University (2015)

  • B.A. Biological Sciences, University of Delaware (2009)

  • B.A. Anthropology, University of Delaware (2009) 

Science and Products

Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives

Within governance agencies, academia, and communities alike, there are increasing calls to recognize the value and importance of culture within social-ecological systems and to better implement Indigenous sciences in research, policy, and management. Efforts thus far have raised questions about the best ethical practices to do so. Engaging with plural worldviews and perspectives on their own terms
Authors
Jonathan Fisk, Kirsten Leong, Richard Eugene Waggaman Berl, Jonathan W. Long, Adam Landon, Melinda Adams, Don L. Hankins, Christopher J. Williams, Frank K. Lake, Jonathan Salerno
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Eastern Ecological Science Center

Science and Products

Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives

Within governance agencies, academia, and communities alike, there are increasing calls to recognize the value and importance of culture within social-ecological systems and to better implement Indigenous sciences in research, policy, and management. Efforts thus far have raised questions about the best ethical practices to do so. Engaging with plural worldviews and perspectives on their own terms
Authors
Jonathan Fisk, Kirsten Leong, Richard Eugene Waggaman Berl, Jonathan W. Long, Adam Landon, Melinda Adams, Don L. Hankins, Christopher J. Williams, Frank K. Lake, Jonathan Salerno
By
Eastern Ecological Science Center