I study the effects of landscape structure on abundance, distribution and persistence of organisms. Landscape structure affects populations through its effects on reproduction, mortality, and movement. Since landscape structure is currently determined largely by human activities such as forestry, agriculture, and development, the results of this research are relevant to land-use decisions. My research approach is to use spatial simulation modelling to formulate predictions and test these predictions using a range of different organisms. Langlois, J.P. L. Fahrig, G. Merriam and H. Artsob.
Landscape structure influences continental distribution of hantavirus in deer mice.
Fahrig, L. 2001. Tischendorf, L. and L. Fahrig. Pope, S.E., L. Fahrig and H.G. Merriam. Landscape complementation and metapopulation effects on leopard frog populations. Tischendorf, L. and L. Fahrig.