Karin Decker

Background

About Karin Decker

Information synthesis and presentation: Excellent research, synthesis, and writing skills. Specialize in synthesizing and presenting complex technical information for a variety of audiences. Ability to interpret broadly stated desired outcomes and objectives of high-level conservation planning into complex data analyses that can be implemented with available data. Statistical analysis: Good working knowledge of standard statistical analyses, especially as used in vegetation monitoring, and ability to learn new methods as required. Knowledge of vegetation classification methods, such as clustering, ordination, indicator species analyses, and others. GIS and spatial analysis: Spatial modeling and analysis of the distribution, quality, and diversity of species populations, suitable habitat, ecological communities, and landscape features. Modeling and analysis of current impacts and future threats to species and systems. Application of climate change prediction models to conservation planning. Data development. Cartographic and analytical representation of spatial data. Experience in statistical, non-parametric, and multivariate analyses. Administration and management: Budget and project management. Principal investigator. Writer and editor of scientific proposals, planning documents, technical and summary reports, and budgets.