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
02-17-2026: New paper alert!! Check out our recent study, led by undergrad Jess Nadler, on the distribution of street trees in Washington, D.C. and how it they relate to ecological and social variables. Open Access here in Urban Forestry & Urban Greening.
01-29-2026: Excited to share a new paper led by PhD student, Adam Pekor. Check out our latest work on Conservation Incentive Payments to promote human carnivore coexistence published here in Conservation Biology!
01-12-2026: Another lab paper from Dr. Dan Herrera. Former lab member, Dan Herrera along with 5 other lab members recently had a new paper accepted in Animal Behaviour. Check it out here!