Ian MacGregor Fors

Ian MacGregor Fors is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, affiliated with the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme. His research focuses on ecology and evolutionary biology, particularly examining biodiversity responses to human-dominated landscapes with an emphasis on avian ecology and urban ecosystems.

Current projects:

• MAGUEII (Expanding Lahti’s green vision: A novel Integrity Index for periurban inclusion in urban planning, 2024–2025)
• BioStep (Biodiversity on your doorstep, 2024–2028), funded by the Research Council of Finland
• BioTerveyCity (Linking biodiversity and human health in Lahti, 2024–2025)

Research trends include urban biodiversity assessment, human-wildlife interactions (e.g., bird-window collisions), and ecological integrity metrics. His work connects conservation biology with urban planning and public health, often involving cross-continental comparisons and Neotropical region studies.

Contact: Email ian.macgregor@helsinki.fi, phone +358294157847 / +358504360419, based at Viikinkaari 1, Helsinki, and Niemenkatu 73, Lahti.