This project arose out the work undertaken as part of the 2021 DaRin Butz Foundation Research Internship in the Taylor Lab. We had planned to work on a proof of concept project before extending the scope of the project once it was finished. We were able to successfully prove at our initial study site our methods were appropriate and effective. 

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We are aiming to produce a more spatially robust understanding of shrub expansion in the Arctic specifically focussing on the North slope in Alaska. This will enable improved use of GIS and remote sensing products to help remote sensing science in Arctic locations move forward to help scientists who work in polar science looking at the impacts of climate change .

Our current team members have backgrounds in Arctic shrub dynamics,  ecology, GIS, statistics, and modelling. 

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Our expedition is set to go ahead in Summer 2022 in the Northern Slope of Alaska. We are currently in the fundraising stage so we are looking at scientific and sporting expedition grants to help us cover the costs associated with going on this expedition. We are also looking at product sponsorship to help cover equipment costs for everyone involved.

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