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My goal is to conduct ecological research that informs direct conservation action. I am especially interested in how biodiversity loss affects ecosystem functions that people rely upon for their wellbeing, and in particular, my research aims to determine if species’ abundance declines are an important form of biodiversity loss. Specifically, I am investigating how the abundance of a native California tarweed, Hemizonia congesta, spp. luzulifolia affects grassland resistance to the noxious weed yellow starthistle, Centaurea solstitialis. In addition to highlighting the importance of biodiversity loss in the form of abundance shifts, I hope this research will provide useful information to groups battling yellow starthistle invasion in California. |
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Conservation biology; invasive species management; restoration ecology; ecosystem services; collaborative conservation partnerships and planning |
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