Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology

Members of the Applied Ecology and Conservation group apply ecological and evolutionary principles to address the biological impacts of environmental change driven by anthropogenic forces. We strive to understand the effects of climate change, habitat loss and restoration, genetically modified organisms and human-wildlife interactions on patterns and processes driving genetic, behavioral and taxonomic diversity. We study populations and communities occupying natural, agricultural, and urbanized landscapes in biomes ranging from the tropics to the arctic. Our breadth of research interests and study systems collectively aim to apply contemporary ecological and evolutionary theory and methodologies to effectively protect, manage and restore our biological resources in the face of unprecedented rates of environmental change.