Chris Wright Ph.D.

Chris Wright headshot
Professional Title
Research Associate

My current research is centered on natural climate solutions, in this case using forests to capture and store excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. My previous research has addressed agricultural land use/land cover change, effects of climate change on the Prairie Pothole Region, maintenance of habitat connectivity for wildlife, and remote sensing methods for ecosystem monitoring at continental scales.

Education

  • B.A. Williams College
  • M.S. Montana State University
  • Ph.D. Montana State University

Recent Publications

 

Characterizing the Climate-Driven Collapses and Expansions of Wetland Habitats with a Fully Integrated Surface–Subsurface Hydrologic Model

Recent Publications: Chris Wright
7 years ago
Characterizing the Climate-Driven Collapses and Expansions of Wetland Habitats with a Fully Integrated Surface–Subsurface Hydrologic ModelLiu, G., Schwartz, F. W., Wright, C. K. & McIntyre, N. E., Dec 1 2016, In: Wetlands. 36, p. 287-297 11 p.

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

Featured Research Projects

Screenshot of the ForCast tool including data layer overlay in Northern Minnesota, and bar chart analysis of data

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

NRRI News Articles

Aerial view of Camp Ripley

‘Sentinel Landscape’ buffers military training base

NRRI study maps conservation opportunities for Camp Ripley Sentinel Landscape in face of climate change.

rocky stream with heavily forested banks

Dad was wrong. Money can grow on trees.

NRRI report on Ecosystem Services applies a monetary value to School Trust Lands ability to store carbon and improve environmental health.

View of pine trees trees looking up from ground

NRRI hosts discussions on forest carbon capture opportunities

There's growing interest across the country to monetize the natural process of carbon capture in forests. NRRI is hosting a workshop to start conversations.