New paper applies EcoScape to puma connectivity in California!
In this new paper, out in Scientific Reports, Whitney Hansen (PhD whose committee I was on) applies the EcoScape connectivity model to investigate how pumas of different sex and tolerance to human disturbance use the landscape. Read it here!
New paper with useful guidelines for ethical and equitable scientific expeditions
In this paper, published in conservation Science and Practice, we provide actionable practices to run ethical scientific expeditions. Led by Nelsy, and written from inspiration from the practices we developed and ecanted in the Colombia Resurvey team. Read it here!
New comment discussing how tropical resurveys can be more equitable and inclusive
In this comment piece, published in Nature Biodiversity Reviews, we argue that tropicla resurveys have failed at including local communities and scientists meaninfully. Drawing on our experiences doing resurveys in Colombia, Bolivia, and India, we propose how we can do better so that tropical resurveys become more equitable and inclusive. Read it here! (or email me for a PDF)
New paper shows that more colorful birds are at higher risk of extinction
Our new paper in Conservation Biology shows that more colorful birds are at higher risk of extinction, even after controlling for the pet trade. This relationship is strongest in the IndoMalay region. Read it here!
New paper by mentee on participatory mapping!
This review paper summarizes the ins and outs of participatory mapping in conservation science and practice, led by Mike Kowalksi, whose PhD committee I serve on. Read it here!
New paper on habitat restoration along the Sacramento River, CA
This paper was led by PhD Brook Constantz from Environmental Studies. I served on his committee and was happy to advise on the spatial components of this study. Read it here!
New undergrad-led paper about mixed-species flocks in Costa Rica
This new paper about the functional diversity of mixed species flocks of birds was led by a UCSC undergrad I mentored for a senior thesis and published in the journal Ornitologia Neotropical. Read it here!
New paper uncovers drivers of birdwatching tourism activity around the world
We used eBird data to understand the drivers of birdwatching tourism activity in 155 countries around the world, finding that bird...
New paper on bird functional diversity and conservation in Colombia
In this new paper, we show that to conserve functional diversity in Colombian birds, conservation must go beyond range-restricted...
Undergrad-led paper about Atlapetes blancae habitat connectivity
This paper was led by two Colombian undergraduates and looks at the habitat connectivity for the endemic and highly threatened Antioquia...