Suppression of fire and extirpation of bison have allowed forest to encroach on grassland, and maintenance of grassland is an important management priority for the park. The ALCES Flow landscape simulator was applied to explore fire and vegetation dynamics in the park in order to inform future management actions such as the use of prescribed fire.
Studying the cumulative effects of development to Indigenous land-use practices in Saskatchewan.
Training WOTR staff to conduct modelling for rural study areas in Maharashtra, India, to identify key management actions that could improve both agricultural sustainability and maintenance of ecological goods and services.
An assessment of cumulative effects from resource development in Fort McKay’s Traditional Territory, and identification of land-management tools to mitigate these effects.
Shay is a leadership professional with over a decade of experience in community engagement and project management. Shay holds a degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Victoria and brings a strong background in supporting diverse initiatives including working with Indigenous communities across Canada, to provide training in audio recording techniques, data collection, and archiving. Shay is excited to join the IEG team and leverage her extensive experience in program and project management.
