Chris Bone

Dr. Chris Bone is an **Associate Professor in Geography** at the **University of Victoria**, affiliated with the **Faculty of Social Sciences**. His research focuses on geospatial technologies, spatial simulation modeling, and human-environment interactions, particularly in relation to climate change and forest policy. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University and teaches advanced spatial analysis and geostatistics (GEOG 418/518).

**Research Interests**: Dr. Bone’s work integrates computational methods like agent-based modeling and network modeling to study climate-driven natural disturbances (e.g., mountain pine beetle outbreaks), wildfire management, and human-wildlife interactions. He emphasizes geovisualization tools for environmental decision-making and has collaborated with Indigenous communities on biocultural stewardship projects.

**Publications**: His recent work explores topics such as wildfire-beetle interactions, grizzly bear translocation success, and the role of federal air quality standards in prescribed fire practices. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles span environmental science, GIS applications, and policy analysis.

**Awards**: No specific scientific awards listed in the provided texts.

**Grants & Labs**: Active in interdisciplinary projects funded by organizations like the National Science Foundation (NSF CNH). Leads research on geospatial tools for managing invasive species and optimizing forest governance networks.