We are a conservation science and quantitative ecology lab in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Maryland. Our lab envisions cities where nature and people thrive together. Our mission is to undertake scientific research that supports ecological and conservation-minded urban design, planning, and policy. We use theories and principles in ecology and conservation science to provide evidence-based solutions that simultaneously conserve biological diversity and improve the lives of urban residents.
Recent Lab News
09-09-2024: Another paper! Gabby (lead author) and Travis are co-authors on a new paper titled “Mesopredators have differing influences on prey habitat use and diel activity in a multipredator landscape” out in Ecosphere. Open access, so check it out here
08-26-2024: New paper alert! We have a new paper out led by former labmate Merri Collins titled “Legacy effects of housing segregation on urban mammal communities in Washington, D.C., USA” in Urban Ecosystems. It’s open access, so check it out here
06-03-2024: New paper alert! We are excited to share our new paper led by Ph.D. candidate Dan Herrera titled Historical park planning is associated with modern-day patterns of bird diversity in cities in Landscape and Urban Planning. Check it out here