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Justin Raycraft is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Lethbridge. He directs the Applied Research in Environmental Anthropology (AREA) Lab, focusing on human-environment interactions in the Tarangire ecosystem of northern Tanzania. His research explores how communities navigate conservation challenges while maintaining their livelihoods.
- Current faculty member at University of Lethbridge
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University (2022)
- Conducts ethnographic research in Tanzania since 2014
Dr. Raycraft specializes in human dimensions of conservation, political ecology, and environmental anthropology, with a focus on human-wildlife coexistence and community-based conservation. His work examines environmental governance, pastoralism, and climate change through collaborative and participatory research methods.
The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on East African conservation challenges, with key themes in human-carnivore conflict, local ecological knowledge, marine conservation, and extractive industry impacts. His research spans social-ecological systems, protected areas, and sustainability transitions.
