Alec Nelson

Dr. Alec Nelson is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His work bridges conservation planning and ecological modeling at landscape scales, integrating valuation techniques to analyze natural infrastructure, climate, and habitat systems. He contributes to applied spatial prioritization frameworks with a socially-conscious approach.

• Research Lab: Dr. Nibbelink Spatial Analysis Lab
• Contact: Alec.Nelson@uga.edu

Research Interests:

• Conservation Biology
• Ecological Modeling
• Spatial Analysis and GIS
• Climate-Habitat Interactions
• Socially-Conscious Conservation Planning

Key Article (2018): His work on stable climate refugia in montane ecosystems demonstrates expertise in conservation prioritization, climate adaptation, and spatial tools, aligning with his focus on landscape-scale ecological frameworks.