Barrett Group

Research Interests

Wildlife biology and management

Research Description

My research has encompassed three general areas:

1.  the response of terrestrial vertebrates to forest and range management practices,
2.  the ecology and management of introduced species, especially feral animals, and
3.  the autecology of economically or politically important wildlife, including,…[read more]
   

Research Interests

quantitative ecology, wildlife ecology, biodiversity, bird song

Research Description

I manage a long-term, large-scale, biodiversity monitoring project for the California Department of Fish and Game (birds, mammals, plants) .

My current research includes:

1. Species- and community-level modeling of biodiversity monitoring data in order to provide trend information…[read more]
   

Research Interests

Urban Wildlife

Research Description

Urban/wild black bears in Lake Tahoe region, focusing urban/wild characteristics, Aversive Conditioning and ecological parameters.

Research Interests

Economic and Environmental Impacts of Wildlife Management in Rangelands

Research Description

I study how policy that regulates hunting and management for hunting impacts  environmental and economic factors on privately owned rangelands.  I’m evaluating these impacts in oak savannas in Spain, Texas, and California, three places with unique policy…[read more]