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Carly Ziter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Concordia University. Her research interests encompass landscape ecology, ecosystem services, biodiversity science, urban ecology, multifunctional landscapes, forest ecology, land-use legacies, and sustainability. Ziter's work addresses the complexities arising from unprecedented urban growth and its impact on ecosystem structure, function, and biodiversity. She aims to conduct solutions-oriented research that enhances biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service provision in urbanizing landscapes. With a strong foundation in landscape ecosystem ecology, her lab engages in interdisciplinary research and values community partnerships to advance ecological understanding. Notable contributions include the examination of historical land-use impacts on soil-based ecosystem services and the role of tree canopy in reducing urban heat. Given her dedication to scientific outreach, she is involved in citizen science projects, such as the NDG Community Tree Inventory, which aims to improve knowledge about urban trees in Montreal.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.