Johnson, Dr. Chris
BSc University of Victoria, PhD University of Northern BC
Biography
Chris started at UNBC in 2004 and currently teaches courses in conservation biology, population-community ecology, natural resources planning and science communication. Chris is a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) and the Chair of the Credentials Committee of the BC College of Applied Biology. He is a member of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, including Co-chair of the Terrestrial Mammals Subcommittee.
Research and Expertise
Dr. Johnson's research integrates the disciplines of wildlife, landscape, and conservation ecology to plan for and mitigate the influences of human developments on the environment. Typically working at broad spatial scales using GIS, remotely sensed data, and advanced statistical models, he also has an appreciation for field investigations and multiscale phenomena. Current research themes include cumulative impacts of resource development on Arctic wildlife, assessment of species-distribution models, and community-based conservation monitoring and planning.
- Conservation
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Wildlife
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