Alexis Grinde Ph.D.

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Professional Title
Wildlife Ecologist, Forest and Land Research Group Leader

About

My research integrates conservation ecology, spatial and habitat ecology, and restoration science to examine how environmental and climate change impact biodiversity and ecosystem function. I use birds as indicator species to study wildlife responses to land use and management changes. My work informs conservation and restoration planning, with a focus on protecting species of conservation concern and promoting ecological resilience.

Education

  • PhD. Integrated Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, 2015
  • MS. Biology, University of North Dakota, 2005
  • BS. Biology, Bemidji State University, 2001

Recent Publications

Featured Research Projects

The ForCAST tool attempts to provide forestry professionals and land managers with an opportunity to evaluate how a changing climate and changing markets might affect Minnesota’s forests and

A study of habitat and survival rates of species in decline to inform forest management practices.

Use a combination of wildlife, vegetation, and hydrology (water) measurements to determine the impacts of logging on peatland forests.

The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas documents the distribution of every breeding bird species in Minnesota and provides a solid foundation for future conservation efforts.

NRRI News Articles

One woodpecker pokes head out of tree hole while second is on tree trunk outside.

NRRI initiates study to understand habitat needs, role of tree holes to other wildlife; citizens' sightings needed.

Scarlett Tanager sits on branch among leaves

NRRI avian data and expertise brings forest management and happy birds together in one manual for all.

NRRI avian ecology team gather, six ecologists, male and female, smile at the camera with a wetland in the background.

More than ‘just the facts,’ researchers lean into ‘acts’ and ‘pacts’ to address challenges of environmental changes

Media Coverage