Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Dr. Forbes is also director of the university’s Center for a Livable World, facilitating interdisciplinary research on livability of small cities through analysis of economic, environmental and social amenities. He is co-editor of three recent anthologies on sustainability and the social sciences. Dr. Forbes has also researched integrated conservation and development in Latin America, Africa and Asia. He received his Ph.D. (2004) and M.S. and M.A. (2002) from the University of North Texas and his B.S. and B.A. (1990) from Humboldt State University. He was previously director of environmental resources for the Town of Flower Mound, and a professional forester in Oregon.