James Helfield
Professor
Office
Location
ES338, MS9181
Hours
By AppointmentEducation
PhD Forest Ecology, University of Washington; MSc Physical Geography, University of Toronto; MES Environmental Studies, York University; BA English Literature, Duke University
Research Interests
My research focuses on rivers and riparian forests. I am especially interested in processes affecting the habitat and ecology of Pacific salmon and trout, and the ways in which these processes respond to and recover from anthropogenic stress. A recurring theme in my work is the interconnectedness and interdependence of rivers and their surrounding watersheds, and the need for habitat restoration strategies to recognize these linkages.