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Elizabeth Swanson is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) and Director of the Master of Natural Resources Program at Oregon State University's College of Forestry, Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society. She specializes in socio-ecological restoration, ecological networks, and sustainable natural resources management. Her research integrates ecological and social dimensions to address global change impacts on restoration practices and resource sustainability.
Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. Research interests include socio-ecological systems, ecological networks under climate change, and conservation strategies in mangrove ecosystems. She advises graduate student Grace Powell and leads the Master of Natural Resources Program.
Research Focus: Her work explores shrub facilitation in drylands, plant neighbor selection efficacy in restoration, and biodiversity classification in mangrove systems. Recent studies emphasize climate change adaptation and precipitation effects on vegetation dynamics.
Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text. She collaborates with institutions like the USDA-Agricultural Research Service and focuses on applied ecological solutions.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the College of Forestry's research programs, though specific lab names are not mentioned. Engages in interdisciplinary teams addressing restoration ecology and community-based conservation.
