Natalie Love, PhD

Welcome! I am an urban and spatial at the Negaunee Institute at the Chicago Botanic Garden with a focus on urban forestry. My current work focuses on assessing the spatial distribution of plant species in cities and the value of this biodiversity for ecosystem function and conservation in urban landscapes. My lab addresses scientific questions at a range of spatial scales and using a variety of methods including remote sensing, experimental field work, leveraging existing datasets, and population genetics with the aim of advancing science-backed policy for urban greening initiatives especially in the context of climate change.