Natalie Furness
GIS Specialist · she/her
Office
Location
AH203
Hours
Spring 2026: Monday and Wednesday 11:30am - 1:30pmAbout
I am a biogeographer interested in riparian zones and vegetation, forests, mountains, and agricultural areas. My research focuses on understanding the role of human interaction and climate change on physical landscapes and patterns. I use a variety of methods, mostly drawn from GIS, remote sensing, and ecology.
Education
MA Environmental Studies, Western Washington University; BA Geography, Western Washington University
Research Interests
Climate and climate change, subalpine and alpine environments, forests, riparian zones and vegetation, biodiversity, and the Salish Sea.
Publications
- Furness, N., & Flower, A. (2025). The Effects of Climatic and Cultural Changes on Grain Agriculture in Northwest Washington. Geographies, 5(1), 10.
- Flower, A., Wang, X., Furness, N., and Bradford, E.L. (2025). Climate Change in the Salish Sea Region: Historical and Projected Future Trends in Temperature and Precipitation. Emerging Issues in the Salish Sea, Issue 8, C.R. Elliser (Ed.). Salish Sea Institute, Western Washington University.
Teaching Schedule
Spring 2026
ENVS 418/518 - GIS II: Cartography