University of St Andrews
Spatial Population Ecology
We develop biologically realistic statistical models to understand the spatial processes driving ecological dynamics — applying them to individuals, populations, and communities to solve real conservation and management problems.
Focus
Space use, dispersal and demography across density, environment and landscape gradients
Approach
Eco-statistical modelling grounded in biological realism and spatial ecological theory
Goal
Quantitative tools that translate theory into conservation action
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Apr 2026
Milestone
Travis King successfully defended his PhD on camera trapping for multi-species corridor assessment in Honduras.
Mar 2026
Paper
Species responses to cryptic anthropogenic disturbances for biodiversity monitoring. Conservation Biology.
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Feb 2026
Paper
Forest cover and land management explain variation in pine marten densities. Wildlife Biology.
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Feb 2026
Paper
Integrating AI into ecological inference workflows. Methods in Ecology and Evolution.
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