Stacy Hines

Areas of Expertise

• Rangeland habitat management
• Livestock and large herbivore impact on rangeland ecosystems
• Environmental, conservation and online education

Habitat restoration and management

Professional Summary

Stacy L. Hines, Ph.D., is assistant professor in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management and extension rangeland habitat management specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Her current extension interests include integrating technology and diversifying educational mediums to improve access to and enhance educational experiences of stakeholders. Her research focuses on the varied interconnection between rangelands, the native, improved and invasive plant species in them, and the livestock and wildlife they support. Hines’ current research interests include restoration of native Texas grasslands, conservation grazing, and effective and economical methods for rangeland habitat management. Prior to taking the position with AgriLife Extension, Hines developed a new, online Master of Science in conservation education degree program for Mississippi State University. She worked for state agencies, including the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and has been a certified environmental educator since 2003. She has 10 years’ collective experience in higher education in which she was the instructor of record for 13 courses in seven subject areas.

Publications

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