His research is premised on the idea that by improving our understanding of the ecological processes that drive forest dynamics, we will be better able to predict how the systems will change in the future in response to shifting environmental, climatic and socioeconomic conditions, more accurately evaluate the uncertainty associated with future environmental conditions, and develop more robust forest management plans. His research evaluates how forest management practices may be modified to increase the long term ecological and economic resilience of mixed-wood forest systems.