Competition between native and invasive species represents a challenging management problem. We study the competition for resources between a native, desirable species and an efficient, invasive species. Competition interactions occur on a short timescale, while reproduction occurs in distinct pulses over a longer timescale.
A notable feature of this work is the use of a broadly applicable hybrid model, since many ecological processes occur over disparate timescales. Below are some important components of the research.
Future work on this project includes extending the model to include complex intraguild interactions (relevant to my interest in insect communities) and determining implications for long-term population outcomes.
