Michael's research focuses broadly on wildlife ecology, conservation, and management. His specific research interests include wildlife spatial and habitat ecology, foraging and diet selection, wildlife responses to human land use, and mapping wildlife habitat using remotely sensed data such as laser scanning data (LiDAR). Most of Michael's recent projects have focused on American martens and fishers.
Education
Ph.D., Integrated Biosciences, University of Minnesota, 2018
M.S., Integrated Biosciences, University of Minnesota, 2013
B.S., Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin, 2008
Publications
Mechanisms driving variation in American marten winter rest site use across the Western Great Lakes Region
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Forest Structure Drives Avian Diversity in Boreal Peatland Forests
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Beyond Predators: Carnivores as Secondary Dispersers of Mycorrhizal Fungi
Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Efficacy of baits and lures for weasel detection
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Efficacy of baits and lures for weasel detection
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
