Emily Jordan

Using science to inform conservation decision-making.

Rare, elusive species are challenging to monitor, and Emily's PhD research focuses on planning species conservation in the face of uncertainty using the Kapitia skink as a case study. The Kapitia skink, Oligosoma salmo, is a critically endangered lizard native to Aotearoa New Zealand. Emily's research looks at applying a series of demographic models, ecological niche models, and expert elicitation exercises that will contribute to the end goal of establishing a new population of this fascinating species.

Prior to starting her PhD research, Emily worked on a number of UK-based reintroduction projects, biodiversity monitoring schemes, and environmental education initiatives. Emily has broad research interests across ecology and evolution, with an ultimate goal of applying research to tackle biodiversity conservation and animal welfare needs.

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