NWRC Research Scientists: Allison Kohler

Last Modified: April 23, 2024

Dr. Alison Kohler is a Wildlife Biologist in the Wildlife Repellents Research Project at the NWRC in Fort Collins, Colorado. 

Dr. Kohler's dedication to the natural world has culminated in the formation of a unique and multifaceted ecological skillset. Since her undergraduate studies in Wisconsin where she studied mammalian fluorescence, Dr. Kohler has been interested in exploring wildlife communication and its applications for wildlife damage management. Her current research focuses on the development of novel, non-lethal, and sustainable repellents to curtail human-wildlife conflict.

Research Project

Our scientists are evaluating and developing wildlife repellents and repellent application strategies to help protect plant and animal agriculture.

Current Research:

  • Development of novel, non-lethal and sustainable repellents for wildlife damage management 
  • Applications of sensory ecology in repellent development for human-wildlife conflict
  • Research and development for agriculture and aviation wildlife repellents 

Education:

  • Ph.D., Ecology, 'Spatiotemporal Agent-Based Model Explorations of White-tailed Deer Management in the Northeastern US', Colorado State University
  • M.S., Wildlife Science, 'Effects of Grazing Regime on Grassland Bird Assemblages in Texas and Implications for Conservation', Texas A&M University
  • B.S., Biology and Natural Resources (Ecological Restoration), Northland College

Dr. Allison Kohler, PhD

Wildlife Biologist

NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER

4101 LaPorte Ave.

Fort Collins, CO 80521