Brian Miranda

Title: Ecologist
Unit: Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies: Theory and Application of Scaling Science in Forestry
Previous Unit: Principles of Landscape Ecology for Managing Temporate Ecosystems
Address: Northern Research Station
5985 Highway K
Rhinelander, WI 54501-9128
Phone: 715-362-1186
E-mail: Contact Brian Miranda

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Education

• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, M.S. Fish and Wildlife Biology and Management, 2002.
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, B.S. Environmental and Forest Biology, 1999.

Civic & Professional Affiliations

The Wildlife Society, International Association for Landscape Ecology, International Association of Wildland Fire

Current Research

I provide GIS and modeling support for research on forest disturbance in the Great Lakes region. Our research explores interactions among people, fire, and other disturbances, such as defoliating insects. We use simulation models to explore long-term impacts of management decisions including timber harvest and fire and fuels management.

Why is This Important

Our research helps forest managers decide how to minimize risks due to fire and other disturbances. We can model potential outcomes of alternative management decisions or priorities, and inform the decision-makers of the possible consequences.

Future Research

I am very interested in conducting research that combines forest simulation modeling and wildlife habitat evaluations. Simulation models allow us to evaluate potential future conditions, which can be very useful in planning wildlife habitat management and conservation.

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