We study invasive plants (i.e. non-native species that cause some sort of harm to local ecosystems), including the reasons for their success, their impacts on native biodiversity and ecosystem function, and how we might be able to promote more diverse ecosystems in the future. 

We produce highly-impactful research by addressing critical needs of restoration pracitioners. Our work is continually developed in conversation with our growing network of partners that not only share their insights and challenges, but also directly apply our work in the real world. Through these partnerships, our lab is making an observable difference in the conservation of nature and restoration of native biodiversity.