The International Center for the Advancement of Pastoral Systems (ICAPS)
The International Center for the Advancement of Pastoral Systems seeks to understand and protect a working balance between rural communities and natural systems. We will continue to study global change as it impacts wildlife, people, and ecosystems while raising awareness of these issues through timely and artistic media. ICAPS draws many of its own values and inspiration from the traditions of rural families worldwide who have been living in balance with the natural systems for over a millennium.
Who We Are
Dr. Dennis Sheehy
Founder, ICAPS
The International Center for the Advancement of Pastoral Systems is located in Eastern Oregon. ICAPS founder, Dr. Dennis Sheehy, holds a Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology and Management from Oregon State University. For over 25 years he has been conducting international research projects with partners such as the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. He continues to run his own beef cattle operation in Eastern Oregon with his family when he isn't consulting internationally or conducting research.
Filming an interview in Mongolia
Cody Sheehy received a Masters degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management from Oregon State University and is the owner of Autonomy Productions, an independent media company. Cody has produced several documentary films relating to the pastoral systems of Mongolia. When he is not working abroad Cody provides multi-media services to The University of California Davis.