Dr. Noémie Boulanger Lapointe

Biography

Noémie Boulanger-Lapointe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria, specializing in socio-ecological systems, spatial modeling, and the integration of diverse knowledge systems including Indigenous and local perspectives. Her research focuses on the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activities on plant communities in Arctic and alpine ecosystems. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research and aims to address applied environmental management and conservation issues. Her ongoing projects investigate changes to plant communities in the Southwest Coast Mountains, scientific and Indigenous knowledge of berries in the Canadian North, and plant-animal interactions in Iceland. Noémie employs a range of research methods, including terrestrial vegetation surveys and interviews with Indigenous and local knowledge holders, to synthesize complex ecological data and promote ecological and social justice. Additionally, she is involved with the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) and the Herbivory Network, contributing to collaborative research efforts.

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