Ecology & Conservation

Research Focus

SES faculty lead research programs investigating biodiversity, ecosystem function, the ecological impacts of human activities, and strategies for ecosystem conservation and management.

Degree Programs

Students can pursue:

• Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Sciences/Sustainability
• Master’s in Environmental Sciences & Policy
• PhD in Earth Sciences & Environmental Sustainability

Research Areas

Our research encompasses:

• Biodiversity assessment and monitoring
• Ecosystem function and services
• Conservation biology and management strategies
• Ecological impacts of human activities
• Wildlife and habitat conservation
• Community ecology and species interactions
• Aquatic ecosystem health
• Soil ecology and biogeochemistry

Applied Conservation

Our research directly supports:

• Land management decision-making
• Species conservation programs
• Ecosystem restoration projects
• Environmental policy development
• Sustainable resource management

Collaborators

• USGS Southwest Biological Sciences Center
• NAU Biology Department
• NAU Forestry Department
• NAU School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems

For Students

Students can pursue degrees in:

• Bachelor’s degrees (BS) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental & Sustainability Studies
• Master’s Degree (MS) in Environmental Sciences & Policy
• PhD in Earth Sciences & Environmental Sustainability with ecology emphasis

Contact Information

Email: SES.Admin@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-9333
Location: Room A108, Ashurst Building, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ