The Office of Arid Lands Studies (OALS) is a multidisciplinary research,
instruction, and knowledge transfer unit in the College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University
of Arizona in Tucson. Under the direction of Dr. Charles Hutchinson,
OALS addresses issues surrounding the sustainable use of drylands, both
in Arizona and throughout the world. Dryland environments present both
exciting opportunities and serious challenges for sustainable development:
- Opportunities arise from the numerous resources that are
uniquely available in drylands, derived both directly from the hot,
dry climate, and indirectly from the varied adaptations of plants,
animals, and humans to this climate.
- Challenges result from drylands' high temperatures, extreme
climate variability, limited plant and water resource availability,
and the high costs of overcoming these constraints.
Throughout its history, beginning with its establishment at the University
of Arizona in 1964, OALS personnel have conducted a wide variety of activities,
both within the United States and internationally, funded by a variety
of agencies, in collaboration with a number of other University of Arizona
departments. These activities are in the following program areas:
Operationally, there are 4 Divisions within OALS
In addition, there are the following affiliated groups that are housed
in the OALS offices
And there are the Office's
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OALS is located just east of the corner of 6th Street and Campbell
Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, USA. This photo is looking east, with 6th Street
immediately to the right. Our address is:
Office of Arid Lands Studies
1955 E. 6th St.
Tucson, AZ 85719-5224
Tel: (520) 621-1955
Fax: (520) 621-3816
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