NAME	:	W. Richard Teague
	ADDRESS	:	Texas AgriLife Research P. O. Box 1658 11708 Highway 70 South Vernon, TX 76385-1658
	PHONE	:	(940) 552-9941 Extension 235
	FAX	:	(940) 553-4657
	E-MAIL	:	r-teague@tamu.edu
	WEBSITE	:	http://vernon.tamu.edu/IRM/rangecol/
	EDUCATION	:	PhD, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1987 Botany/Ecology BSc, University of Natal, South Africa, 1972 Grassland Science
	JOB TITLE	:	Associate Resident Director and Professor
	WORKPLACE	:	Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center -- Vernon
	DEPARTMENT	:	Ecosystem Science & Management
	RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY	:	My philosophy is that research and service must provide the linkage that enables managers to base decisions for sustainable land use on the principles of ecosystem function. I have used four key elements to enhance this linkage: a systems research program, resource accounting, long-term assessment and partnering with rancher clientele. My goal is to use a systems approach in developing land and livestock management practices that sustain natural rangeland resources and the people depending on the land.
	JOB TASKS	:	Develop a knowledge base to objectively assess inputs needed to sustain economically viable ranching strategies while assessing environmental costs. Incorporate knowledge into a decision support system to enhance ranch management decisions.
	EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE	:	Agricultural Research Officer, Matopos, 1978  Pasture science lecturer, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, 1982 Agricultural Research Officer, Senior ARO and Specialist Researcher, South Africa 1982-1991 Range Ecologist, Associate Professor, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1991-2003 Range Ecologist, Professor, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, 2003-2008 Range Ecologist, Professor and Associate Resident Director, Texas AgriLife Research, Jan 2008 to present
	PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS	:	Society for Range Management Ecological Society of America International Soil and Water Conservation Society International Association for Vegetation Science Society for Ecological Restoration
	LINKS	:	Publications Grazing and Fire Research Range Ecology Staff SPUR

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