Schwartz Geospatial Ecology Lab – UBC Department of Geography

ABOUT US
Climate and land-use change are altering the frequency and intensity of disturbance and climate extremes. Our Lab uses remote sensing and GIS, combined with field research methods, to address questions about the causes and consequences of disturbance and extreme events in forest landscapes.

Latest News

More lab members complete their MSc degree!
Congratulations to Elise Pletcher and Adrian Dwiputra, who recently defended their MSc theses. Both did amazing work contributing to our understanding of Southeast Asian landscapes. … Continue reading “More lab members complete their MSc degree!”
CONGRATULATIONS TO SARAH SMITH-TRIPP!
Congratulations to Sarah Smith-Tripp, the first graduate student from the lab to defend her MSc thesis! Sarah’s thesis focused on understanding the relationship between forest … Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS TO SARAH SMITH-TRIPP!”
NEW PAPER OUT IN FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
Reversals of Reforestation Across Latin America Limit Climate Mitigation Potential of Tropical Forests Carbon sequestration through tropical reforestation and natural regeneration could make an important … Continue reading “NEW PAPER OUT IN FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE”