I am interested in the natural history and ecology of birds and mammals.  Much of my research has involved the conservation and management of rare or protected terrestrial species and studies of the ecological result of human-induced alterations in their biotic communities.  Recent research has focused on the effects of various forest management practices on habitat use and activity patterns of tree-dwelling bats and songbirds.  Now that I am back in a coastal setting, I will return to the study of nesting ecology of shorebirds and wading birds.  Recently, I have been involved with assisting the universities in the former Soviet Republic as they integrate studies of biodiversity into their curricula.

Chapman, B. R. 2007. Museums of natural history and sanctuaries for wildlife. Pp. 21-35 in J. D. Ragsdale, editor. Structures as Argument. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, London. 120 pp.

Chapman, B. R., J. D. Ragsdale, R. E. Brandau-Brown, R. S. Bello, and T. M. Thibodeaux.     2007. Integrating environmental education and biodiversity into the university curriculum. Perspectives in Higher Education Reform 13-14:28-35.

Trani, M. K., W. M. Ford, and B. R. Chapman, editors. 2007. The Land Manager’s Guide to    Mammals of the South. The Nature Conservancy, Southeastern Region, and U. S.              Forest Service, Southern Region, Atlanta, GA. 546 pp.

Owen, S. F., M. A, Menzel, W. M. Ford, J. E. Edwards, J. M. Menzel, B. R. Chapman, P. B. Wood, and K. V. Miller. 2004. Bat activity in managed and unmanaged forests and riparian zones in the Allegheny Mountains. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, 21:154-159.