Outreach
Translational ecology is a core part of the research in the Beaury Lab. This involves 1) connecting with practitioners to implement research in a real-world context, and 2) ensuring practitioner knowledge and experience informs research. We are always open to connecting with new groups interested in invasion ecology, biodiversity, and climate change. Contact ebeaury@nybg.org for more information on talks, educational resources, and data products.
Ways to connect
Network building for invasive species and climate change interactions
Ecological gardening in the context of a changing climate
Policy options for invasive species prevention
Join research, practitioner, and learning communities in the RISCC Networks: Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management Networks. Our mission is to 'reduce the joint effects of climate change and invasive species by synthesizing relevant science, sharing the needs and knowledge of practitioners building stronger scientist-practitioner communities, and conducting priority research'.
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The Beaury Lab is most involved in the Northeast branch of RISCC.
Gardens can play an important role in shaping our ecosystems by, for example, reducing the spread of invasive species and providing habitat for native wildlife. As climate change impacts native biodiversity, it is more important than ever that we consider how gardens connect to the nature around us. We conduct research and outreach on the idea of 'climate-smart gardening', practices to reduce invasions and help sustain native biodiversity. Learn more from a previous talk and online resources.
Invasive species policies can be useful tools for management, but research shows that policies are rarely aimed at prevention and differ widely across jurisdictions, even in similar ecoregions. Many data sources are available for informing preventative policies (e.g., climate watch lists), and planning ahead for future invasions. Two such geographic data portals we contribute to are INHABIT and the EDDMapS Range Shifting tool. We are always open to working with policy groups on updating resources such as climate watch lists, prohibited plant lists, and more.