Ecology

Sabrina Russo is an expert in plant ecology, diversity and ecophysiology, especially of forests and grasslands. She has worked in many different forest types, including tropical forests and temperate forests.  She is the principal investigator of two forest inventory plots that monitor biodiversity and change in Nebraska’s forests. These forests are located in the Niobrara River valley and Indian Cave State Park. (Updated March 2025.)

Larkin Powell is the Director of the School of Natural Resources and a Professor of Conservation Biology and Animal Ecology. His research surrounds decision-making processes including providing data to support management decisions or investigating how to make better decisions in regard to managing wildlife and habitats. He is also interested in the history of landscapes in the Great Plains. Other areas of interest and expertise include wildlife population ecology, avian ecology, conservation biology, management of private lands, and more.