Stuart Marsden

Professor Stuart Marsden is a conservation ecologist at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in threatened species and the impacts of human activities on wildlife. He leads research on tropical birds, mammals, amphibians, and UK biodiversity, emphasizing conservation strategies and capacity building in developing countries. His work integrates field surveys, citizen science, and advanced technologies like acoustic monitoring. Key projects include studies on urban Stock Doves in Manchester and biodiversity assessments in Java's montane forests to inform protected area expansion. Collaborations with NGOs like Rainforest Trust and Chester Zoo highlight his commitment to applied conservation.

Research Interests:

• Conservation of threatened taxa (birds, mammals, amphibians)
• Human impacts: land use change, wildlife trade
• Urban ecology and green infrastructure
• Tropical forest biodiversity and management
• Capacity building in conservation research

Grants & Collaborations:

• Newton Fund Workshop on Dry Forests (Peru)
• Rainforest Trust project for Java's mountain wildlife
• Rainforest Trust and Chester Zoo funding
• Partnerships with Burung Indonesia and local communities

His research group's blog documents fieldwork in Java, Peru, and Manchester, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global conservation challenges.