Clark Rushing

Clark Rushing is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Research at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His work focuses on migratory connectivity, avian population dynamics, and conservation biology. He employs interdisciplinary approaches combining stable isotope analysis, genomic tools, and statistical modeling to address ecological challenges.

Research interests include migratory bird ecology, climate change impacts on wildlife, and the integration of spatial and temporal data across the annual cycle. Key focus areas are migration patterns, carry-over effects, and population management strategies for threatened species like the Mojave desert tortoise and Kirtland's warbler.

Recent work emphasizes data-driven solutions for conservation, including migratory connectivity quantification and value-of-information frameworks for prioritizing research needs. His lab collaborates with federal agencies to develop adaptive management strategies for imperiled species.