I have a background in geography (GISP certified), ecology (Certified Ecologist with the ESA), and forestry that is focused on understanding the historical, present, and future temporal and spatial influence of climate, natural disturbance, and human activities on the earth's surface, specifically the temperate forests of North America. I use a combination of field measurements, inventories, and geospatial technology (GIS and Remote Sensing) to understand how our natural resources change over time and space. I always look to new trends in technology that might help to facilitate, streamline, and maximize current and future data which can be used to understand where those trends are and where they are going.
Expertise
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Terrestrial Plants - Rare or endemic
Lowland/mesic forests
Upland/mixed forest
High altitude forest
Disturbance-dependent communities (e.g., fire-dependent forests, etc.)
Geospatial (GIS)
Remote sensing (LiDAR)
Remote sensing and photo interpretation (cartography, etc.)
Spatial Modeling (connectivity, reserve selection, landscape permeability)
Data/information systems (design and management)
Climate/Earth and Atmospheric Science
National cultural resource/preservation
Historic Structures (Management, Preservation, Restoration)
Physical Anthropology/Archeology
Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
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