Human well-being depends on the benefits provided by ecosystems, such as fresh water, places to recreate, protection from natural disasters, and food. Ecosystems’ ability to produce these services is declining even as demand for them is increasing, with worrying implications for both people and the environment. We believe that humans can interact with their environment in a more sustainable manner through purposeful action guided by research and education; however we often lack critical information about how human actions affect multiple services. We study these human-environment interactions to improve ecosystem management. Our research fosters critical thinking about environmental systems in a setting where communication of ideas between diverse audiences is valued.
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Recent Lab News

Congratulations to Anna Kusmer, winner of the 2016  Faculty Graduate Teaching  Assistant award!

Congratulations to Jesse Rieb on passing his comprehensive exam!!

Congratulations Erin Crockett on winning an NSERC postgraduate scholarship to support his dissertation work!

Congratulations to Anna Kusmer & Jillian Treadwell for winning top two best posters at the annual McGill Sustainability Research Symposium!
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Contact Us: elena.bennett@mcgill.ca 
Department of Natural Resource Sciences & McGill School of Environment,
McGill University, 21111 Lakeshore Rd., St. Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9