Mark Vanderwel

Dr. Mark Vanderwel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Regina, Canada. His research focuses on understanding forest dynamics and tree demography in the context of global change, particularly examining how water stress influences forest biomass and distribution in western Canada. He employs quantitative methods and process-based models to predict forest responses to climate change and disturbance.

Key research themes include tree-level demographic processes, climate-forest interactions, and the application of remote sensing technologies (e.g., UAVs, thermal imagery) to monitor forest health and structure. His lab, the Vanderwel Forest Lab, develops models to project forest dynamics across environmental gradients, emphasizing carbon stock predictions and biodiversity outcomes. Collaborative projects involve global databases like Tallo and TRY, enhancing ecological data accessibility for conservation and policy.

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