Brendon Larson

Brendon Larson is a Professor at the Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada. His research focuses on the social dimensions of biodiversity conservation in the Anthropocene, emphasizing the intersection of ecological practices with cultural, ethical, and communicative frameworks.

• Research Interests: Reconceptualizing conservation, invasive species dynamics, assisted migration, novel ecosystems, metaphor analysis in environmental communication, and stakeholder engagement in urban-rural ecological management.
• Teaching: Offers an introductory ecology course and a field course on natural history at the Bruce Peninsula.
• Key Publications: Investigate invasive species management, climate adaptation strategies, and the role of language in shaping conservation discourse.

His recent studies address:

• Pragmatic frameworks for invasive species in cities (2015)
• Empirical analyses of public and professional attitudes (2015)
• Novel approaches to ecological restoration (2015)
• Critical evaluations of metaphorical language in conservation (2014)

While no specific scientific awards or student advisement details are mentioned, his work bridges ecological practice with social integration, policy clarification, and Indigenous perspectives.