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
10-16-2025: 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. We look forward to sharing the publication soon.
10-02-2025: Another paper accepted! Ph.D. student, Adam Pekor had his first chapter of his dissertation accepted at Conservation Biology - “Using incentive payments to promote human-carnivore coexistence”. We look forward to sharing soon!
09-29-2025: New Paper Accepted! former lab member, Dr. Merri Collins, recently had her last chapter of her dissertation accepted at the Journal of Wildlife Management titled “Returning Neighbors: Elevation and Distance to Roadways Influence Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) Occupancy in an Urban Landscape”.