BEN R. COLLISON

Hello and welcome! I am a biologist and Interdisciplinary PhD student with a passion to solve pressing environmental issues through the production and co-production of scientific knowledge with tangible, real-world policy application. My research interests are diverse, but generally look at the intersection of natural resource management and freshwater ecosystems. The goal of my PhD is to better understand how forest management influences the climate change vulnerability of river systems in the Wabanaki forest region, and how that may be impacting resident and migratory fish now, and into the future. Some other projects include protected areas planning, mining law and policy, and wildlife habitat connectivity and management.

I live and conduct my research in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. As a settler descendent, I recognize the Peace and Friendship treaties that exist on these lands and acknowledge the First Peoples who have stewarded these lands for generations.

All images on this website were taken by me unless specified, and may not be reproduced without written consent.