Most of the past research on Liguus has focused on the taxonomy and distribution of color varieties. Current research is shifting to the ecology of tree snails and how management actions will influence their survival.

Many issues currently face land managers in south Florida. Ecosystem restoration requires knowledge of the impacts of water and fire management decisions on all components of the system. Research on plants and animals, such as the Florida tree snail, enhances wise decision-making by those tasked as stewards of the south Florida ecosystem.

From 1993 through 1996 a study was conducted in collaboration with Big Cypress National Preserve. This study focused primarily on the effects of Hurricane Andrew on survival and movements of Florida tree snails, with additional information having been collected on such things as host tree preferences, growth rates of snails, and survival of host trees following the hurricane.  

Some of the results of this work has already been published in scientific journals, and the remainder is expected to be published soon.