Figueroa Institute for Conservation and Urban Science
Advancing conservation and urban ecology through data analysis and collaborative research.
Using radio telemetry to study gopher tortoise habitat use and dietary ecology as part of a broader conservation and research initiative.
Welcome!
FICUS LLC is a science-based ecological consulting firm led by Ph.D.-level expertise. We specialize in data analysis, modeling, mapping, and science communication to support conservation and restoration across South Florida and beyond.
Core Competencies
- Ecological Data Analysis – GLMs, GAMs, non-parametric tests, hierarchical modeling
- Bayesian Statistics – Custom modeling via Stan and brms (R)
- Multivariate & Ordination Techniques – Correspondence Analysis, PCA, NMDS, PERMANOVA
- Spatial Mapping & GIS – Habitat suitability, urban land cover change, spatial ecology
- Science Communication – Technical reports, manuscripts, infographics, public science writing
- Research Design Support – Sampling strategy, statistical advising, data workflows
Why Work With FICUS LLC?
- Ph.D.-level expertise in wildlife ecology, conservation biology, and statistical modeling
- Action-oriented, having developed an invasive species prioritization tool for Everglades restoration
- Well-established publication record (7 published; 4 as first author), and several manuscripts currently in review
- Collaborative and responsive to timelines and research needs
- Small, flexible firm structure with direct access to the scientist