Charles Nock

Dr. Charles Nock is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta, part of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on ecosystem-based forest management, particularly the impacts of global change (e.g., climate change, human activities) on forest ecosystems. He emphasizes sustainable management practices that balance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem function, and resilience.

Education: Ph.D. in Forest Ecology (details not explicitly stated in texts).

Research Interests: Sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, climate change effects on forests, and ecological silviculture. His lab investigates tree species diversity's roles in enhancing ecosystem resilience to disturbances like drought, wildfire, and harvesting. Current projects explore mixed-species plantations, drought tolerance of tree species, and post-disturbance carbon dynamics.

Teaching: Teaches advanced research project courses (REN R 912A/B) focused on integrating practical management strategies for MAg and MF students.

Laboratory: Leads the Ecosystem-based Forest Management Lab, fostering inclusive research opportunities for postdocs, PhD, and MSc students. Lab activities include field experiments, remote sensing applications, and collaborative projects across North America and globally.

Grants & Future Work: Research is supported by grants focusing on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable forest policies. Ongoing projects include TreeDivNet global experiments and Smartforests Canada initiatives.