Kimberly Hall

Kimberly Hall is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. She serves as the Great Lakes Climate Change Ecologist for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Lansing, Michigan, focusing on climate adaptation strategies for biodiversity conservation.

• PhD in Terrestrial Ecology (University of Michigan, 2002)
• MS in Conservation Biology (University of Michigan, 1996)
• BA in Biology and Environmental Studies (Dartmouth College, 1989)

Her research bridges climate change impacts with conservation planning, emphasizing forest ecology, migratory songbird habitats, and deer browse effects. She co-developed the Climate Adaptation Collaboratory and contributed to national climate assessments.

Key trends in her publications (2001-2012) include climate change adaptation strategies, forest-wildlife interactions, and biodiversity vulnerability assessments. Her work integrates ecological modeling, geographic boundary analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

• Co-developed tools for regional-scale conservation planning
• Conducted surveys with 500+ practitioners on climate adaptation
• Collaborated with National Wildlife Federation on best practices