Richard Stalter

Richard Stalter is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at St. John's University, serving as Assistant Chair. His research focuses on community ecology, plant biodiversity, and the impacts of invasive species in urban and coastal environments. He has conducted extensive studies in northeastern U.S. sites including Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Sandy Hook, and Ellis Island. His work examines how non-native plants like Ailanthus altissima and Lonicera japonica disrupt native ecosystems and compromise biodiversity. He emphasizes habitat preservation and the role of urban development in altering natural environments.

Stalter's research explores plant succession dynamics and strategies to stabilize plant communities through invasive species eradication and habitat management. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his academic contributions are centered on ecological conservation in human-impacted landscapes. Contact information includes his office at St. Albert Hall Room 232 and a university phone number.