SEAN M. KONKOLICS
MSc Student, University of Alberta
Boutin Lab
ABOUT SEAN M. KONKOLICS
Landscape and Population Ecologist
My research aims to explore the role of wildfire in caribou populations of northeastern Alberta. Specifically, I will examine whether wildfires and unburned residuals have significant effects on the spatial distribution and survival of caribou. In addition, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data will be used to examine if vegetation recovers on seismic lines post-fire and how long it takes the physical structure of regenerating vegetation to functionally limit predator use. Outside of wildlife research, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, the outdoors, friends, family and gaining new experiences. I am very excited to be part of the University of Alberta community and enjoy bringing my extensive field experience to the research team.
PUBLISHED WORK
BISON IN THE YUKON
Jung TS, Konkolics SM, Kukka PM, Majchrzak YN, Menzies AK, Oakley MP, Peers MJL, Studd EK. 2019. Short-term effect of helicopter-based capture on movements of a social ungulate. Journal of Wildlife Management. *All authors contributed equally
SCAVENGING BY SNOWSHOE HARES
Peers MJL, Majchrzak YN, Konkolics SM, Boonstra R, Boutin S. 2018. Scavenging by snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) in Yukon, Canada. Northwestern Naturalist 99: 232-235
COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS AND WOODLAND CARIBOU
Konkolics SM, MacDermid F, Nicholls N. 2018. Towards a multi-stakeholder approach for caribou population management in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. Cold Lake First Nations. Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada.