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Douglas A. Clark is a Professor at the School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on human-wildlife interactions, environmental governance, and Indigenous co-management of resources. Clark holds a PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MSc in Zoology from the University of Alberta, and a BSc (honors) in Biology from the University of Victoria.
Clark’s work prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration with northern Indigenous communities to address conservation challenges. Key research themes include polar bear-human conflicts, protected area management under climate change, and bridging biological/social science in conservation policy. His Human-Wildlife Interactions Research Group emphasizes participatory methods and practical outcomes for improving coexistence between humans and wildlife.
Selected research highlights include studies on Arctic communities’ resilience to environmental change, grizzly/polar bear range overlaps in subarctic regions, and policy analysis of trophy hunting bans. Clark has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications since 2000, focusing on conservation social science and applied ecological research. He currently leads projects on non-invasive wildlife monitoring technologies in the Canadian Arctic and stakeholder-driven conservation strategies for large carnivores.
