Martha Sample is a research associate for the Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes. Martha’s many interests fall under the umbrella of conservation planning and management to address global change. Currently, her work focuses on exploring effective ecological monitoring, evaluating outcomes of ecological restoration, and developing climate adaptation strategies for land managers in the Southwest. Additionally, Martha is a student in NAU’s Ph.D. program in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability. Her emphasis is Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology.