Overview
Join us for Science Thursdays!
This virtual event series gives attendees an up-close look at some of the science that drives our conservation work in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and beyond.
March 21
Dr. Mae Davenport, Professor at the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, and Director of the Center for Changing Landscapes, specializes in the human dimensions of freshwater science and management. Her interdisciplinary approach combines biophysical and social sciences, investigating community capacity for watershed conservation, stakeholder attitudes toward wetlands restoration, and the effects of recreational practices on aquatic ecosystems. In recent partnerships with The Nature Conservancy, Tribes, the Minnesota Department of Health, Met Council, and other entities, she utilizes diverse research methodologies and actively engages stakeholders in environmental planning and management.
April 18
Lane Johnson, a Research Forester at the Cloquet Forestry Center, is routinely involved in a blend of research, education, outreach and forest management activities. His research focuses on the fire ecology of red pine forests in the Great Lakes region where he uses tree-rings and other historical records to better understand the ecological and cultural history of fire-dependent plant communities, and apply this information to contemporary forest policy and management. He will present on the applications of cross-cultural fire history to collaborative fire restoration.
May 16
Dr. Matt Russell, a forest analytics consultant at Arbor Custom Analytics LLC, supports forestry companies and organizations in addressing challenges through data-driven decision-making. His expertise spans forest carbon assessments, growth and yield modeling, and independent research. With eight years of experience in Minnesota, he conducted forestry research, teaching and Extension work. Currently, Dr. Russell is working with The Nature Conservancy to contribute to modeling efforts in the Northeast and Central Appalachians.
Science Thursdays are a monthly virtual event series where TNC and partners share their findings from on-the-ground conservation science. Anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about science and conservation at TNC is invited to attend.