Dr. Lenore Fahrig

Biography

Lenore Fahrig is an established researcher in the field of landscape ecology, presently holding the position of Chancellor’s Professor and Gray Merriam Chair at Carleton University. Her research extensively studies the effects of landscape structure on the abundance, distribution, and persistence of organisms. The influence of landscape structure, which encompasses the amount and kind of land cover such as forests, wetlands, and roads, is central to her work, particularly in response to human activities like forestry and agriculture. A significant focus of her lab is analyzing the impacts of roads and traffic on wildlife populations using spatial simulation modeling and field studies across various organisms. Key research questions investigate the minimum habitat required for population persistence, the damage caused by roads to wildlife, and how agricultural landscapes can be structured to mitigate pest populations while maintaining biodiversity. She has published numerous articles conveying her findings and contributions to the field.

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