Sean Thomas

Sean Thomas is an internationally recognized expert in tree ecophysiology and forest carbon processes, and in recent years has pioneered the use of biochar in forest restoration applications. Dr. Thomas is one of the most prolific scholars in Canada in the area of forest ecology, with authorship of more than 200 scientific publications in the areas of tree biology, forest carbon dynamics, carbon sequestration, and biochar science. Current research also focuses on both forest restoration on highly impacted sites such as mine tailings, and on urban green infrastructure including work on urban forestry and green roofs. Dr. Thomas’ research and field experience includes boreal and temperate forests as well as tropical forests; he has extensive experience in field botany and natural history in forests globally. His extensive international work includes participation in global forest plot network initiatives such as the Smithsonian ForestGEO program and forestplots.net, and in ongoing forest monitoring and experimental studies in Canada, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Ecuador and Malaysia.