Gary Paul Nabhan
Gary Paul Nabhan | |
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| Born | 17 March 1952 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Prescott College, University of Arizona |
| Known for | Natural/Cultural History writings Cofounding "Native Seeds/SEARCH" Pollinator Decline Local foods Seed saving Collaborative conservation |
| Awards | John Burroughs Medal MacArthur Fellowship, Pew Conservation Scholar Southwest Book Award, Lannan Literary Award Kellogg Endowed Chair |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ecology, ethnobotany |
| Institutions | Native Seeds/SEARCH Sabores Sin Fronteras Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Northern Arizona University University of Arizona. |
Gary Paul Nabhan (born 1952) is an agricultural ecologist, Ethnobotanist, Ecumenical Franciscan Brother, and author whose work has focused primarily on the plants and cultures of the desert Southwest. He is considered a pioneer in the local food movement and the heirloom seed saving movement.