Lisa Ellsworth

Lisa Ellsworth is an Associate Professor in Oregon State University's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. Her research examines fire ecology, rangeland management, and ecosystem restoration in western U.S. landscapes, with emphasis on sagebrush-steppe ecosystems and invasive species impacts.

Current investigations focus on fuel treatment effectiveness, post-fire recovery patterns, and microbial communities in arid ecosystems. She develops innovative methods for assessing landscape connectivity and fire risk in managed rangelands.

Her work informs conservation strategies and fire management policies through collaborations with land management agencies and interdisciplinary research teams.