Invasive Plant Risk Mapping

Invasive species are one of the major threats to biodiversity in Canada and globally. It can be challenging to identify where and under which circumstances landscapes will be most susceptible versus resistant to invasive species, and not having this information can hamper conservation efforts. The objective of this Master’s project is to model and map current and future invasive plant species distributions and spread in Canada in relation to landscape connectivity and climate change. This will allow for the forecasting of the future burden of invasive plants to resident communities considering multiple facets of global change. The project’s results will be useful for determining where conservation actions should be targeted to sustain resilient landscapes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Joseph Bennett

Student:

Partner:

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program: