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Richard Larimore
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1816 S. Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820 MC–652 Phone: 217-244-6716 Fax: 217-333-4949 Email: rllarimo@inhs.illinois.edu Title: Wetlant Plant Ecologist Office Location: I-BLDG | ||
| Activities | Studying the changes in pawpaw distribution and population density in central Illinois. Documenting the flora of Middle Fork Woods Nature Preserve, Vermilion County, IL. Studying vegetation and soil characteristics of three groves in the Oliver's Grove region, Livingston County, IL. Examining the effects of prescribed fire and mechanical clearing of invasive plants on the flora and fauna of two oak-hickory woodlands in east-central IL. |
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| Research |
I am interested in studying and documenting the floristic component of quality natural communities in Illinois. I am also interested in fire ecology, particularly in oak-hickory woodlands and the effects of fire on the flora and fauna. |
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| Professional society involvement and activities |
Member of the Natural Areas Association Member of the Illinois Native Plant Society Member of the Grand Prairie Friends Member of the Izaac Walton League Member of the Prairie Grove Volunteers (TNC) |
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| Education | BA, Eastern Illinois University, 1997 | ||