Alexis Grinde Ph.D.

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Professional Title
Wildlife Ecologist

About

My research focuses on conservation ecology including studying the large-scale impacts of environmental change on wildlife, biodiversity, and ecosystem function. Applications of my research include informing forest management decisions in relation to changing land use patterns and providing recommendations for conservation plans for species of conservation concern.

Education

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

Recent Publications

Point count offsets for estimating population sizes of north American landbirds

1 year 6 months ago
Point count offsets for estimating population sizes of north American landbirdsEdwards, B. P. M., Smith, A. C., Docherty, T. D. S., Gahbauer, M. A., Gillespie, C. R., Grinde, A. R., Harmer, T., Iles, D. T., Matsuoka, S. M., Michel, N. L., Murray, A., Niemi, G. J., Pasher, J., Pavlacky, D. C., Robinson, B. G., Ryder, T. B., Sólymos, P., Stralberg, D. & Zlonis, E. J., Apr 2023, In: Ibis. 165, 2, p. 482-503 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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

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NRRI cross-disciplinary research explores availability of food sources for declining species of bug-eating birds.

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Renowned Duluth avian ecologist, former NRRI leader, Jerry Niemi, co-authors The Breeding Birds of Minnesota.

Least Sandpiper (Kolbe)

NRRI study helps inform benefits of shipping channel dredge material for island habitat.

Media Coverage