Martha Hayne Talbot

Marty Talbot is a biologist, conservationist, and ecologist with experience in environmental research and advising in about 60 countries, including over six years of pioneering research on plainsland ecology in East Africa. She is President of the Society of Women Geographers, Vice President of Rachel Carson Council, Fellow of the Explorers Club, Council Member of Rachel’s Network, and Co-founder and Honorary Director of the Student Conservation Association (SCA). She also is active in and serves or has served on the Boards of other scientific, environmental, and community organizations. Co-author or editor of six books and monographs, over 20 other scientific and technical publications, and original maps, she has given lectures and seminars to scientific meetings and other audiences in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin and North America. She is also a pioneer in organic viticulture. Marty has received national and international recognition and awards for her contributions to conservation, scientific knowledge, and conservation education. Examples include the U.S. Department of Interior Conservation Service Award from the Secretary of the Interior, the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Society of Woman Geographers, the award for Outstanding Publication in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the Wildlife Society, The East Asia Award from the World Commission on Protected Areas, and the CINE Golden Eagle Award for a documentary film.