Answering one question leads to three more that need our attention to meet the challenge of developing a science-based foundation for management and stewardship of southern pine forests. At Tall Timbers, we conduct research that will provide practical solutions to land management problems, and use this research to provide basic insights into how southern pine forests function as dynamic ecosystems. Through programs such as the Beadel Fellow program and cooperative wildlife research on Department of Defense Lands , we are able to provide and receive support for a wide range of research projects .Since 1993, Tall Timbers has met the challenge of research by a commitment to excellence in all programs. As we move forward into the new year, decade, century, and millen nium, I enjoy and appreciate the generous financial support provided by our membership, trustees, friends, and myriad agencies and foundations who support research at Tall Timbers. A famous folk singer once said You ve got to kick at the darkness and make it bleed daylight.
Successful scientists kick at the darkness and make it bleed the daylight of new knowledge.
This is how research at Tall Timbers meets the challenge.