Michael Preston

Dr. Michael Preston is an Assistant Professor in Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia. With a Ph.D. from Toronto and industry experience, his research bridges microbial ecology and environmental remediation.

His work examines microbial control of soil carbon dynamics in forests, peatlands, and lakes under climate change. Applied projects focus on carbon sequestration in degraded landscapes and industrial site remediation. Field studies span natural ecosystems and managed environments.

Current investigations analyze microbial regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and soil organic matter decomposition. Restoration projects quantify carbon storage in reforested mining landscapes using chronosequence approaches.