Retired research faculty from Dept. of chemistry, Northwestern Univ. Evanston, IL, US. Volunteer steward engaged in restoration in Cook county Forest preserves in the Chicago region. Restoration practioner in restoring Tall grass prairie, Bur and white Oak Savannas and Oak-hickory dominated woodlands. Interested in learning and participating in Rainforest, wet and dry deciduous forest restorations in Southern India.