Larios Ecology Lab

As an ecologist, my research focuses on the classic but never tiring quest to understand the mechanisms that contribute to species coexistence and ultimately contribute to the diversity we observe. My interest in these dynamics is driven by how we can use this information to inform successful management and restoration practices.

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 Species coexistence, plant functional traits, restoration

​Living in a world with abundant anthropogenic degradation of the environment has led me to wonder how plant communities subsequently assemble and function. My research interests are driven by the need to understand how plant communities respond to environmental degradation with the ultimate goal of helping better inform restoration management

Restoration, Ecology, and Teaching

My research is focused on strengthening our understanding of plant invasion dynamics in dryland systems to inform management and improve restoration efforts aimed at conserving native plant communities. Research interests include: invasion ecology, restoration ecology, community ecology, ecological modeling, and plant ecology. 

Twitter: @ClarissaRodd 

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One of the basic principles of my upbringing was to always leave a place better than I found it. This key idea has evolved into a passionate interest in restoration and community ecology – specifically, how an understanding of the mechanisms that influence community assembly and function can be translated into predictive restoration efforts and effective management practices.

My research is focused on how invasive plants prevent the establishment of native species even after they have been removed through interactions with their environment. I aim to develop strategies in conjunction with land managers to address how to more effectively manage natural resources and engage with local communities to encourage the next generation of ecologists

Twitter: @StuartSchwab

I am a fifth-year PhD student with prior experience as a restoration technician and backcountry ranger for the National Park Service and US Forest Service. My research focuses on developing new techniques based on plant community functional trait analysis to improve the resistance and resilience of vegetation through seeding and planting, especially in natural areas and wilderness settings that require minimalist intervention strategies.

Plant Lover

I have always had a love for the environment. It is this love that has fueled my passion and interest in ecology, species interactions, and restoration. I aim to use my interest to work effectively with land managers to come up with adaptive management strategies that address our ever changing environments.