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

Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great Lakes

Recent Publications: Alexis Grinde
1 year 8 months ago
Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great LakesBracey, A. M., Kovalenko, K., Niemi, G. J., Gnass Giese, E. E., Howe, R. W. & Grinde, A. R., Aug 2022, In: Avian Conservation and Ecology. 17, 2, 6.

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

Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great Lakes

Recent Publications: Alexis Grinde
1 year 8 months ago
Effets de l'utilisation des terres par l'homme sur la diversité fonctionnelle et taxonomique de l'avifaune dans les hautes-terres côtières des Grands Lacs d'Amérique du NordTranslated title of the contribution: Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great LakesBracey, A. M., Kovalenko, K. E., Niemi, G., Giese, E. E. G., Howe, R. W. & Grinde, A. R., Aug 2022, In: Avian Conservation and Ecology. 17, 2, 6.

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

Potential impacts of emerald ash borer and adaptation strategies on wildlife communities in black ash wetlands

Recent Publications: Alexis Grinde
1 year 10 months ago
Potential impacts of emerald ash borer and adaptation strategies on wildlife communities in black ash wetlandsGrinde, A. R., Youngquist, M. B., Slesak, R. A., Kolbe, S. R., Bednar, J. D., Palik, B. J. & D'Amato, A. W., Jun 2022, In: Ecological Appplications. 32, 4, e2567.

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

Featured Research Projects

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ForCAST: Forest Change Assessment and Simulation Tool

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

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Forest Birds of Conservation Concern

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

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Maximizing Wildlife, Water, & Productivity in Peatland Forests

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

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Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas

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

Least Sandpiper (Kolbe)

Interstate Island is safe haven for migrating birds

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

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Weird, warm winter impacts birds, but just how is unclear

Warm winter weather in northern latitudes can have both positive and negative effects on well-known and beloved resident bird species, like the Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee and Black-capped Chickad

Blue and white bird sits on a nesting box.

What's buggin' Minnesota birds?

NRRI research underway to understand availability of flying insects impact to bird populations.

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