Natalie Love

Natalie Love is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Negaunee Institute. Her research focuses on urban forestry and spatial distribution of plant biodiversity in urban landscapes, emphasizing ecosystem functionality and conservation under climate change. She employs methods like remote sensing, field experiments, and population genetics to inform policy for urban greening initiatives.

Education: PhD in Biological Sciences from University of California, Santa Barbara; MS and BS in Biological Sciences from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Research interests include urban ecosystem resilience, biodiversity valuation, and integrating scientific data into city planning. Her work bridges ecology and policy to address climate adaptation through strategic urban greening.

No specific scientific awards or publications listed here, though her lab at the Negaunee Institute actively addresses spatial ecology challenges in urban environments.