Welcome
The Applied Conservation Lab (ACL) at Northern Arizona University seeks to understand isolated and imperiled plant and wildlife populations and the reasons for their decline. ACL research explores the physical, behavioral, and molecular ecology of these populations and their relationship to associated biotic and abiotic communities. The goal of ACL research activities is to provide the information needed to improve management, restoration, and recovery efforts for isolated and imperiled populations and the ecosystems upon which they depend. We acknowledge the importance of traditional knowledge, encourage stakeholder participation, and communicate our findings to managers and other stakeholders. Experiential learning is at the heart of all ACL research, courses, and programs. We are committed to helping students develop knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting.
