Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona University

the eri is a pioneer in conducting research and disseminating information about restoration treatment outcomes, strategies, and techniques in the southwest. we seek to provide the best available knowledge about restoration to a wide variety of audiences, from academic researchers to professional land managers to members of the public. our work focuses on both ecological and sociopolitical issues, and falls into three general categories: 1) research, 2) education, and 3) outreach, conducted through events, publications, and assistance with treatment implementation. the eri is an independent research branch of northern arizona university. it is directed by forest ecologist and nau regents' professor w. wallace covington, who has been studying the ecology of southwestern ponderosa pine forests since the mid-1970s. the eri has more than 30 employees engaged in research, outreach, and education. the eri continues to gain federal and state support for its projects. the eri has also directly