Research summary
The loss of biodiversity because of pressures from human activities is a growing global concern. Protecting habitat is an important conservation strategy, but its effectiveness is hindered by many challenges, including a perceived lack of information and studies linking habitat to the health of different species.
As Canada Research Chair in Statistical Ecology, Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé is developing models that identify critical habitat based on available information and pinpointing areas used by healthy and reproductive animals. She and her research team are also advancing the underlying statistical methodologies needed to ensure these tools are both effective and accurate. Ultimately, their research will help dismantle roadblocks to conservation in Canada and around the world.