Living Landscapes Lab
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We integrate natural and social sciences to address fundamental research questions and real-world conservation problems. Follow us for lab news and updates!
University of Vermont
Joined September 2019
🌿 Curious about the work we do in our lab? Check out @_LeslieSpencer_'s inspiring research on wild pollinator conservation and education! 🐝 She was recently featured by the @uvmvermont Office of Research—watch the feature here:
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Featured in @Newsweek, @TaylorHRicketts discusses why federal action in Western US is so consequential for wildlife 📢 https://t.co/cAiu70pjGj
newsweek.com
The West is filled with land that helps to preserve vital wildlife habitats, according to conservation groups and ecologists.
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Congratulations to lab member @AuraAlonsoRodz and colleagues on their recent publication! They evaluated hurricane effects on taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity of tropical forest moths 🥳
Honored to share my publication on how rainforest moth communities in Puerto Rico responded to back-to-back hurricanes Irma and María. I began this project eight years ago, and it’s incredibly exciting to finally see it out in the world! 🦋 🔗
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She also recently received a grant from @OneHiveFondatio for her environmental education work at Shelburne Farms and a research award from UVM to fund a summer bee identification course! 🐝🐝🐝@GundInstitute
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🥳Congrats to lab member @_LeslieSpencer_ on her win in @uvmvermont Three-Minute Thesis competition! 🎊 Leslie's work focuses on wild pollinator conservation and education. Read more about it in this article from @UVMCALS: https://t.co/6Hhopz9XtR
uvm.edu
There are obvious challenges in reducing years of graduate research and field results into a three-minute presentation geared for a general audience using only one slide.
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The Living Landscapes Lab was well represented at the @GundInstitute Gund Slam last week! 🌟 @_LeslieSpencer_ @AuraAlonsoRodz @TaylorHRicketts
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🚨 New pub alert 🚨 "The risk that locally successful nature conservation may be shifting problems elsewhere can no longer be ignored" https://t.co/ORWBPl7K2W
science.org
The risk that locally successful nature conservation may be shifting problems elsewhere can no longer be ignored
"...so often in conservation, we forget that the costs might happen to someone else, someplace else or at a later time," says @uvmvermont prof @bpkfish. Yet, say Fisher and @TaylorHRicketts, these hidden costs are critical to conservation decisions: https://t.co/6NZc4s29QM
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On this #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we want to celebrate our amazing lab members @_LeslieSpencer_ , @AuraAlonsoRodz, Anna Maassel, Carina Manitius, Jessica Balerna, Lara de Macedo Monteiro, and the inspiring women scientists that came before them! 👩💻👩💼👩🏫👩🔬
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Inspiring resolution @_LeslieSpencer_ ! #pollination #bees #ecosystemservices #conservation #education #outreach
✨What are IfA's resolutions?✨ 1: @_LeslieSpencer_ resolves to deepen relationships to create accessible educational programs that equip community to impact pollinator conservation efforts (📸 by @estey_andrea) 2: Cheryl resolves to connect through story and love in her work
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Just back from #IPBES11. 3 years of work by 130+ researchers from all over the world - all presented, debated, and adopted last week in #Namibia. Really proud to be part of the #NexusAssessment expert team!
After years of work and hours of perseverance, the #NexusAssessment Report has been approved by the Plenary at #IPBES11. 👏🏽👏🏽 Kudos and congratulations to the experts on this monumental achievement! 📷 @IISD_ENB @kiaraworth
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Facing complex issues like declining biodiversity means integrating diverse viewpoints & variables. @uvmvermont's @TaylorHRicketts & colleagues from across the world collaborated on the @IPBES report to address these issues. From @nytimes' @CatrinEinhorn: https://t.co/saSUs7a3Qc
nytimes.com
We tend to look at environmental problems in isolation. A holistic approach would be more effective, a new report says.
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I'm here in #Namibia with the amazing #NexusAssessment leadership team, getting ready for an intense week presenting our work to delegates to #ipbes11. It all starts tomorrow!
🌍 The wait is nearly over—only 2 days until the #IPBES11 Plenary session begins! Being considered: 📘 #NexusAssessment: Tackling challenges of interlinked crises together 📗 #TransformativeChange Assessment: Obstacles and options for a more just & sustainable world
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Deforestation can make bednets less effective. Whoah. New findings from Tafesse Estifanos and team at @gundinstitute. These interactions between nature and health are everywhere, as highlighted this week by the #NexusAssessment here at #IPBES11 in Namibia .
Lose too much forest, and the fight against malaria is harder to win. That's the takeaway from new #UVM research. When deforestation rates exceed 50%, bed-nets lose effectiveness against malaria. Read more: https://t.co/R2Ox5uyESE
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📢 New study by former postdoc @TafesseEstifan1 "shows that a widespread malaria-fighting strategy—bed nets—becomes less effective as deforestation rises. The research underscores how important a healthy environment is for human health." Read more 👇
uvm.edu
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Last Friday, we joined the Vermont Pollinator Working Group Annual Conference to discuss issues related to habitat and pesticides! @_LeslieSpencer_ (PhD cand) shared her research on pollinators, pests & blueberries, and CJ (MS student) connected with VT's pollinator experts. 🐝
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You've heard about bees' role in feeding the world. But if you also enjoy delicious coffee, thank a bee. New research from @AristiNati, @TaylorHRicketts & colleagues shows bee pollination improves coffee's flavor. Read more from @CATIEOficial: https://t.co/wFRTyvwOOV
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Just returned from another inspiring @HHMINEWS #GilliamFellows meeting! It’s truly empowering to connect with so many brilliant and passionate scientists, all dedicated to advancing inclusion and equity in STEM. 💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻 #LatinainSTEM
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Congratulations to @AristiNati, who recently crushed her PhD defense and moved on to bigger and better things! We miss her already but can't wait to see what amazing things she does next! 🎉 #Proud
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I am speaking at NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY SOCIETY INAUGURAL CONFERENCE. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! #nssseattle - via #Whova event app
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Thrilled to welcome @carina_mani to the lab! 🎉 Carina's research focuses on the social and economic impacts of conservation policies, aiming for a just transition for nature. At UVM, she'll explore how expanding protected areas affects the agricultural sector and food systems.🌍
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