Ben Scheufler is an MSc student in Forestry at the University of British Columbia, working jointly with the RISE Lab (Dr. Tahia Devisscher) and the MESH Lab (Dr. Matt Mitchell). He holds a BSc in Natural Resources Conservation (Global Perspectives) from UBC (2023) and has worked across multiple campus units, including the SEEDS Sustainability Program, Sustainability Hub, Biodiversity Research Centre, and UBC Botanical Garden. His research focuses on urban biodiversity, using bioacoustics and spatial analysis to examine landscape sharing versus sparing and the effects of public and private governance on urban ecosystems. Ben is particularly interested in how cities can use data-driven approaches to better understand and manage urban ecological systems.

Outside of work, I like being outside—hiking, running, skiing, and traveling when I can. I also play music and take photos, usually of birds, insects, or whatever I happen to come across.