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Project Areas:

Ephemeral Wetlands. Vernal pools, temporary puddles, intermittent streams. These overlooked systems support unique species and the Charney lab is interested in understanding and protecting these systems.

Unisexual Salamanders. Dr. Charney has a particular expertise in this crazy 5-million year old lineage of females that interbreeds with 5 different species, has no unique nuclear genes of it’s own, has a mitochondria that seems to belong in Kentucky, is typically polyploid, dominates vernal pools across the northeast, and nobody understands.

Natural History. Dr. Charney loves being in nature and sharing his insights as a naturalist with the broader public. He has authored, co-authored, and contributed to several natural history books, and has won three national awards for his books.

Climate Change Impacts.  From global mangrove distributions, to continental tree growth rates, to the plight of Galapagos tortoises, Dr. Charney’s work harnesses the power of big data to develop informative forecasts of our worlds’ environment.

Urban Conservation Planning.  With Nashville as a model city, Dr. Charney’s work is re-shaping the approach to urban conservation planning by integrating modern ecological theory into the regulatory and nonprofit landscape.

Rare Species Conservation.  From wildflowers to salamanders to turtles, Dr. Charney works with state-listed, federally-listed, and internationally-listed species, applying modern techniques to understanding and managing these treasures.