Chris Wright Ph.D.

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
6 years 6 months 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

NRRI News Articles

December 29, 2021

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
September 25, 2019

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.