Shanna Gleason
Texas A&M University
M.S. Research Assistant, Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Quantifying Chinese Tallow and Macartney Rose Invasions on Southeast Texas Rangelands Using Drones
One of the most important issues facing wildlife management is the threat of invasive species in respect to wildlife habitat. My project will address this issue by establishing a methodology for detecting and mapping Chinese Tallow and Macartney Rose using drones and multi-spectral imagery. In addition to my thesis project, I have also been working on a manuscript quantifying the heterogeneity of a South Texas landscape for bobwhite quail habitat using drone imagery. Outside of my research, I coach the TAMU Plant Identification and the Undergraduate Range Management Exam Teams and enjoy traveling and hunting with my friends and family.
