Rita Halbeisen

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Rita Halbeisen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Aug 2025). Explains the habitat constraint and the shift toward prescribed burns; provides key account of the Mack Lake fire and its aftermath.

Forest Service employee (worked with the Forest Service in the 1980s) at U.S. Forest Service specializing in Forestry, Prescribed fire (contextual), Habitat management (contextual).

Rita Halbeisen at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on Radiolab
RoleForest Service employee (former; as described)
AffiliationU.S. Forest Service (as described in episode)

Which podcasts has Rita Halbeisen appeared on?

Lulu Miller brought up Rita Halbeisen; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Radiolab.

What is Rita Halbeisen mentioned alongside?

Rita Halbeisen is most often mentioned alongside Jim Swiderski and Chris Mensing.

Worked with: Jim Swiderski

Worked with: Chris Mensing