Hannah Kirkland
PhD Student, Natural Resources and the Environment
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Fernow Hall 315
hek47 [at] cornell.edu
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PhD Student, Natural Resources and the Environment
My inter-disciplinary research explores the social and ecological dimensions of deer management and predator reintroductions in Scotland. Using novel ecological assessment methods developed at Cornell, I will study how deer and other stressors impact Scottish woodlands. I will test the effects of different management practices (e.g. deer reductions, prescribed fires) on performance of woodland plants to identify potential restoration measures. I will simultaneously study the acceptability and feasibility of large carnivore reintroductions through quantitative social science research methods. My research focuses on the reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx).
Advisor: Bernd Blossey
Expected Graduation Year: 2028
Fernow Hall 315
hek47 [at] cornell.edu