Current Research

*Effects of forest management activities on spotted owl prey

*Ecology of flying squirrels, woodrats, and bats

*Effects of forest, riparian, and grassland management activities on small mammals, arboreal rodents, and terrestrial amphibians

*Monitoring long-term ecological change using Research Natural Areas

Research Interests

Study of forest-vertebrate interactions

Why This Research is Important

Understanding the ecological effects of forest management activities can help lead to improved management strategies that ensure the health, resiliency, and long-term sustainability of forests and grasslands important to humans and forest-dwelling organisms.

Education

• Union Institute & University, Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies--Forest Ecology and Management 2010
• The Evergreen State College, Masters Environmental Studies 1999
• Washington State University, Bachelors Wildlife Biology 1988

Professional Experience

Featured Publications & Products

• Willson, Todd M., Ph.D..; Forsman, Eric D. 2013. Thinning effects on spotted owl prey and other forest-dwelling small mammals.
• Wilson, Todd M., Ph.D..; Schuller, Reid; Holmes, Russ; Pavola, Curt; Fimbel, Robert A.; McCain, Cynthia N.; Gamon, John G.; Speaks, Pene; Seevers, Joan I.; DeMeo, Thomas E.; Gibbons, Steve. 2009. Interagency strategy for the Pacific Northwest Natural Areas Network.
• Carey, A.B.; Wilson, T.M., Ph.D..; Maguire, C.C.; Biswell, B.L. 1997. Dens of northern flying squirrels in the Pacific Northwest..
• Villa, Lisa J.; Carey, Andrew B.; Wilson, Todd M., Ph.D..; Glos, Karma E. 1999. Maturation and reproduction of northern flying squirrels in Pacific Northwest forests..
• Carey, Andrew B.; Maguire, Christine C.; Biswell, Brian L.; Wilson, Todd M., Ph.D. 1999. Distribution and abundance of Neotoma in western Oregon and Washington..
• Wilson, T.M., Ph.D..; Carey, A.B. 1996. Observations of weasels in second-growth Douglas-fir forests in the Puget Trough, Washington..
• Bayrakci, R.; Carey, A.B.; Wilson, T.M., Ph.D. 2001. Current status of the western gray squirrel population in the Puget Trough, Washington..
• Carey, A.B.; Thysell, D.R.; Villa, L.J.; Wilson, T.M.; Wilson, S.M., Ph.D..; Trappe, J.M.; Colgan, W., III.; Ingham, E.R.; Holmes, M. 1996. Foundations of biodiversity in managed Douglas-fir forests..
• Batchelor, Jonathan L.; Ripple, William J.; Wilson, Todd M.; Painter, Luke E. 2015. Restoration of riparian areas following the removal of cattle in the northwestern great basin.

Publications

• Marcot, Bruce G.; Lesmeister, Damon B.; Wilson, Todd M.; Volkman, Eric ; Anderson, Paul . 2020. Applying principles and methods of risk analysis: a case example of northern spotted owl research in a dynamic pandemic landscape.
• Weldy, Matthew J.; Wilson, Todd M.; Lesmeister, Damon B.; Epps, Clinton W. 2019. Effects of trapping effort and trap placement on estimating abundance of Humboldt s flying squirrels.
• Massie, Margaret H.; Wilson, Todd M.; Morzillo, Anita T.; Henderson, Emilie B. 2019. Suitability of natural areas for representing ecological change in the Pacific Northwest.
• Massie, Margaret H.; Wilson, Todd M.; Morzillo, Anita T.; Henderson, Emilie B. 2016. Natural areas as a basis for assessing ecosystem vulnerability to climate change.
• Lind, A.J.; Welsh, Hartwell H., Jr..; Wilson, R.A., Ph.D. 1996. The effects of a dam on breeding habitat and egg survival of the foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii).