Professor in Conservation Ecology, University of Stirling
My research interests are broadly concerned with the effects of anthropogenic change on biodiversity and how to manage this. I focus primarily on animal ecology and conservation in heavily managed environments such as agricultural and urban landscapes and forestry.
I am the co-ordinator of the Conservation Biology & Management degree and a number conservation-related modules (undergraduate and Masters level), I also teach on an undergraduate field course in France, on vertebrate diversity and a course on advanced analytical techniques.
Planet Earth II: why most animals can't hack city living
Dec 10, 2016 02:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
The grand finale of the BBCs Planet Earth II showcased the ingenious strategies that some animals use to thrive in urban environments. Though impressive, these species are in the minority. As the number of people living in...
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