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James Beasley is the Terrell Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Management at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He leads the Beasley Wildlife Lab and Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, focusing on wildlife ecology and management. His research addresses the impacts of human activities on ecosystems, including habitat fragmentation, radiation exposure, and invasive species. He specializes in carnivore management, wild pig ecology, and scavenging dynamics.
Research interests include the ecological roles of scavengers, effects of anthropogenic disturbances on wildlife populations, and conservation strategies for endangered species. His work integrates field studies with laboratory analyses to inform management practices.
- Key research areas: Wildlife Damage Management, Wildlife Disease, Population Dynamics
- Labs: Beasley Wildlife Lab, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Notable awards include the UGA Research Award (2025) and Terrell Distinguished Professor title (2025). His work spans global ecosystems, from Fukushima's radiation effects to African lion behavior in Namibia. He collaborates with international teams on large carnivore coexistence and invasive species control.
