I am an environmental and resource economist specializing in land use and management, climate change adaptation, and the valuation of ecosystem services. My research examines how landowners, communities, and policymakers respond to climate risks, such as wildfire, sea-level rise, and invasive species, by linking human decision-making with spatially explicit ecological processes.
I am an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia.
Research Interests
Climate change adaptation and mitigation
Land use and land use change
Resource management
Valuation of ecosystem services
Coastal adaptation
Managed retreat
Natural disasters and disturbances
Wildlife habitat conservation