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Drew Bennett is the Whitney MacMillan Professor of Practice in the Private Lands Stewardship Program at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming. He specializes in balancing agricultural production with wildlife conservation on private lands in the American West. His work bridges natural resource management, policy, and socio-economic factors affecting landowners.
Education:
- PhD Geography, Oregon State University (2015)
- MA Geography, University of Texas at Austin (2007)
- MBA, University of Denver (2005)
- BS Environmental Science, University of Denver (2005)
Research Interests: Drew’s research focuses on innovative conservation tools for private landowners, including habitat leasing, agricultural easements, and carbon markets. He explores land-use policy, water resource management, and strategies to maintain ecological connectivity. His work integrates socio-economic analysis with ecological outcomes to ensure sustainable land stewardship.
Program Contributions: As director of the Whitney MacMillan Private Lands Stewardship Program, he leads initiatives addressing intergenerational land transfers, conservation banking, and collaborative management practices. Recent projects include the Colorado River Basin Agricultural Survey and the Agricultural Land Easements Workshop.
Labs/Teams: He collaborates with the Ruckelshaus Institute, the Mesa Land Trust, and The Nature Conservancy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to private land conservation. The Program’s interactive tools and resources assist landowners in navigating conservation opportunities.
