Research centers on the ecology and management of ecosystems and ecological interactions. Research spans diverse ecosystems and ecological scales and lies at the interface of basic and applied science, advancing our understanding of ecological principles while providing information that informs conservation, restoration, and management efforts.

Current Research
Research centers on the ecology and management of ecosystems and ecological interactions.

Peer-reviewed publications can be found here. Current research includes:

Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Culturally Significant Plants

In partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Nez Perce Tribe

Vegetation Responses to Restoration and Fuels Reduction Practices

Collaborators include Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Characterizing Mule Deer Diet and Mapping Nutritional Landscapes

In partnership with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Riparian Restoration to Support Salmon Recovery: Effects of Wild and Domestic Ungulates on Restoration Success

Collaborators: Grande Ronde Model Watershed, USDA Forest Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Decolonizing Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resource Management in Palau

In partnership with the Ebiil Society