Glen Armstrong

Glen Armstrong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on applying operations research techniques to forest management and policy, particularly addressing natural disturbance management and carbon accounting in boreal forests. He teaches courses such as Data Science for Resource Analysis, Forest Resources Management, and Integrated Forest Management, emphasizing analytical tools like R programming and spatial data analysis.

Key research interests include optimizing forest harvest decisions under carbon policy frameworks, evaluating socio-economic drivers of deforestation, and analyzing wildfire impacts on forest ecosystems. His work integrates economic modeling with ecological considerations, addressing challenges in sustainable forest management across Canada and internationally. He has published extensively on topics such as timber yield analysis, hybrid poplar biofuel potential, and boreal mixedwood silviculture strategies.

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Armstrong collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving spatial analysis tools, policy impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement in forest planning. His recent work highlights the intersection of climate policy and forestry practices, with a focus on maximizing ecological and economic outcomes.