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My research focuses on supporting avian populations within agriculture systems by identifying solutions that conserve ecological function while accommodating a growing human population. I use a combination of traditional field methods, such as point count surveys, and innovative technologies like passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) to estimate avian populations. These estimates are then integrated with analyses of vegetation structure, landscape composition, and human land-use patterns to better understand the complex interactions shaping bird communities. Currently, I am a Post-doctoral Research Associate in the Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement (AWESM) lab (https://awesmlab.unl.edu/) at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
As a fifth-generation Nebraska farmer, I bring a deep personal understanding of agricultural communities, making landowner perspectives and attitudes across the Great Plains a central focus of my research. My work frequently incorporates human dimensions through surveys and qualitative interviews to better understand the values, motivations, and challenges of private land stewards. I believe that addressing the complex relationships within social-ecological systems is essential to advancing effective conservation and protecting global biodiversity.
I am highly interested in gaining additional experience in agroecology, grassland conservation, ornithology, quantitative analysis, bioacoustics, and professionals development. If you would be interested in collaborating with me or my lab, please feel to contact me by email (gschuster4@unl.edu) or by phone (402-806-3914).
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