Research:

My work in forest and conservation science aims to help solve pressing challenges across Canada and the world, including forest adaptation to climate change. Using a variety of tree-ring methods, I have studied tree population adaptation to warming and increasing probability of climatic extremes (drought and cold), with implications for forest management in a warmer world. My current work focuses on quantitative genetics, ensuring the most suitable tree seed for reforestation is deployed on the landscape.
Background:

​BSc, University of British Columbia
MSc, University of Alberta
MSc, University of Freiburg
PhD, University of Alberta​

Registered Professional Biologist (CAB) and Forester In Training (ABCFP)
Collaborators:
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​I have been fortunate to work with interdisciplinary teams of researchers:
  • BC Ministry of Forests (FLNRORD):  Michael Stoehr & Alvin Yanchuk
  • University of Alberta: Dr. Andreas Hamann &  Dr. David Montwé
  • University of Freiburg: Dr. Heinrich Spiecker
  • Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research – WSL: Dr. Kerstin Treydte & Dr. Paolo Cherubini
  • ​University of British Columbia: Dr. Peter Arcese & Dr. Joseph Bennett
  • Stellenbosch University: Dr. Pierre Ackerman
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Interested in working together? Please see contact information on the right.
Contact Information:

Researcher in Quantitative Forest Genetics
Canadian Wood Fibre Centre
Pacific Forestry Centre
506 Burnside Road West
Victoria, British Columbia, V8 Z 1M5

Email: isaacren (at) ualberta (dot) ca

Find me on ResearchGate or LinkedIn.
​Forests  |  Climate Change  |  Quantitative Genetics  |  Adaptation  |  Tree-rings  |   Drought  |  Frost  |  Statistical Modeling  |  Ecosystems