Michael Schulz

Background

About Michael Schulz

Michael J. Schulz, M.Sc, P.Biol, is the Research Chair in Environment and Technology in the Boreal Forest, and an instructor in the Environmental Technologist Program at Portage College. At Portage College, Michael has developed and taught a diverse suite of courses including Field Botany, Water and Wetlands, Weeds and Weed Control, Ecosystem Classification and Mapping, Remote Sensing, Environmental Law, Introductory Fish and Wildlife, Ornithology, and Ecology. Michael’s Master’s research focused on fungal ecology and biodiversity, and he continues to teach and perform contracts on fungi, including mushroom identification courses and assigning conservation ranks for the macrofungi of the prairie provinces as part of the 2020 and 2025 Wild Species Reports for Environment and Climate Change Canada. The majority of Michael’s professional work has included rare plant surveys, plant and lichen identifications, and wetland and ecosystem mapping. He has also worked with the Alberta Native Plant Council on the second edition of the Rare Vascular Plants of Alberta book. He is currently researching ground lichen restoration for caribou habitat with partners at the NAIT Centre for Boreal Research.