Background
I study large-scale patterns of change affecting sites and species across the globe, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa and the East Atlantic flyway.
I use remote sensing data and other large spatial datasets to map important sites, identify threats and monitor changes over time. This allows me to answer questions about species distributions, the effectiveness of protected areas and the impacts of environmental legislation, as well as to monitor progress towards global targets and agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity.
I like to explore new methods for analysing spatial data and new ways to use remote sensing to understand ecological processes.
Contact

Alison Beresford
Senior Conservation Scientist, Conservation Science
Scotland Headquarters, 2 Lochside View, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9DH