Background
Houérou, Henry Noel Le was born on December 25, 1928 in Plougonver, France. Son of François Xavier and Rose (Daniel) Le Houérou.
educator consultant research scientist
Houérou, Henry Noel Le was born on December 25, 1928 in Plougonver, France. Son of François Xavier and Rose (Daniel) Le Houérou.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, School Subtropical Agriculture, Tunis, 1952. Master of Science, University Montpellier, 1960. Data Encryption Standard in Geology, University Montpellier, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Sciences, University Montpellier, 1959. Doctor of Science, University Marseilles, France, 1969. DHum, University P. Valéry, 1992.
Research scientist, Institute of Botany, Montpellier, France, 1953-1957;
senior research scientist, National Center for Scientific Research-CEPE, Montpellier, France, 1957-1962;
Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations) expert, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), Rome, 1962-1967;
senior Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations) expert, project manager, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), 1967-1975;
senior research scientist, department head, International Livestock Center for Africa, Addis-Adaba, 1975-1980;
senior Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations) expert multiprojects, Libya, 1980-1983;
senior research scientist, professor, Texas Agricultural and Industrial U., Kingsville, Texas, 1983-1985;
coordinator, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization MAB 3, Project, Rome, Paris
senior research scientist, CEFE/National Center for Scientific Research, Montpellier, 1986-1993;
private public consultant, Montpellier, 1993;
international consultant in arid land ecology, management and development. Chairman continuing committee International Rangeland Congress, 1978-1984. President 4th International Rangeland Congress, Montpellier, 1991.
Coordinator IPCC, Climate Change, Drought & Desertification. Consultant arid land ecology and management.
Commissioned officer Para Troops, 1952-1953. Member New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Micheline DeLuchi. Children: Philippe, Fabienne, Anne.