Welcome
We specialize in understanding human-wildlife interactions on farms and in cities, from the individual scale to the landscape scale. The Kross Conservation Lab is based at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are also affiliated with the department of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology at Columbia University.
Creative Conservation Science
Our team work on understanding, managing and enhancing the interactions between people and wildlife in human-dominated systems like cities, suburbs, and farms. We also focus on ways to improve conservation education in traditional and nontraditional settings, and are committed to sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm.
How can we manage farms and farming landscapes to benefit wildlife, and what do the animals in those landscapes do for farmers?
Cities are home to dense populations of people- and lots of wildlife! We're working to understand how urbanization affects wildlife, and vice-versa.
We use a variety of methods to understand how people learn about conservation, and to improve the field of conservation science.
Learn about our school-based and online education programs, or ask one of us to speak to your corporate or industry group.
Want to join the lab?
We welcome prospective students interested in Conservation Biology, Agroecology, Urban Ecology, and/or Science Education. Read more on the prospective student page.