Human economic and physical expansion has created improvements in the standard of living and quality of life for many of the earth’s inhabitants. As human activities have extended into landscapes previously considered ‘wild’, many other species have declined either through direct use and human-wildlife conflict, or indirectly through loss of habitat and competition for resources. My goal is to explore landscapes that are shared by humans and species that are considered at risk of extinction to understand the processes and prospects of successful co-existence. As more of the earth’s surface and waters, even those far distant from major human activity, are affected by pollution, climate change and land use, and as extinctions continue to accelerate, this research becomes increasingly important to supporting a diverse and animated world. Follow the links at the top of this page to see more about my research and to learn about me.