William H. Thomas, Ph.D.
Director
thomasw@mail.montclair.edu
973-948-4900 ext 13
Dr.
Thomas is Director of the New Jersey School of
Conservation. He has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from
Arizona State University. His research interests
include ethno-ecology, conservation and traditional
ecological wisdom of indigenous people. Since1988,
he has conducted ethno-ecological research in Papua
New Guinea. He is a fellow in the Explorers Club
and has been recognized by the United Nations for
the development of research methodologies now
recognized as one of the “Best Practices” in the
use of indigenous knowledge.
