Dr. Mark Boyce

Biography

Mark Boyce is a Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in population-level conservation management and ecological modeling. His research interests include mathematical simulation models of ecological systems, particularly for large mammals and habitat selection processes. He has worked extensively on projects analyzing carbon sequestration in grassland ecosystems and its implications for conservation efforts. His work often involves field studies, leveraging technologies such as GPS radiotelemetry and camera trapping to study the abundance and movement of various wildlife species. Boyce has contributed to important findings in areas ranging from cougar population ecology to the effects of wildlife harvesting on genetic and demographic attributes. He has collaborated on numerous studies regarding the role of ecosystems in carbon storage and how agricultural practices can promote grassland conservation. Through his research, he aims to address crucial management questions while fostering greater understanding of wildlife ecology in complex environments.

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