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Led by Dr. Gavin Jones, our group is based in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of Iowa. We integrate empirical field data, advanced quantitative modeling, and ecological theory to understand how wildlife populations and biological communities respond to natural and human-caused disturbances. Our mission is to deliver the science needed to conserve species and foster resilient, dynamic landscapes in an era of rapid global change.

Much of our core research explores disturbance and biodiversity dynamics, such as investigating how wildlife species and communities respond to changing fire regimes and landscape management across the western United States. We place a strong emphasis on questions of applied relevance that have the potential to influence conservation decisions. Through strong science-management partnerships, we translate ecological patterns into actionable conservation solutions for federal agencies and land managers, while ensuring our work pushes scientific boundaries.