Douglas has an academic and professional background in ecology, wildlife research, and environmental management. His research experience includes tick ecology, vector-borne disease systems, and applied conservation management.
With a foundation in ecological research and over a decade of experience in natural resource conservation, Douglas applies evidence-based strategies to habitat management, site assessments, and vector mitigation. His work at GreenShield integrates the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), ecosystem ecology, and sustainable land stewardship.
Academic Research
Range Expansion of Blacklegged Ticks in New Brunswick and the Role of Grouse as Dispersal Agents
Peer Reviewed Publications
Ruffed grouse do not exhibit high potential for reservoir competency of common tick-borne pathogens
Media
How does Lyme disease spread? The answer may lie in the hearts of grouse
Researchers studying impact of winter ticks on moose in New Brunswick
Researchers find no evidence of Lyme disease in grouse — yet