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WaterWildlifeBecky Flitcroft, Ichthyologist
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ichthyologist studies fishes. The word ichthyologist comes from the Greek words “ikthus” which means fish and “logos” which means study.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ichthyologist studies fishes. The word ichthyologist comes from the Greek words “ikthus” which means fish and “logos” which means study.
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FireForests & PlantsWildlifeNöel Fletcher, Wildlife Biologist
- B.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist collects and shares information to ensure that wildlife species’ needs are considered when designing and implementing projects on public lands, from mountain bike rides to prescribed fires and new trails construction to old road closures.
- B.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist collects and shares information to ensure that wildlife species’ needs are considered when designing and implementing projects on public lands, from mountain bike rides to prescribed fires and new trails construction to old road closures.
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Weather & ClimateWildlifeDeborah Finch, Research Wildlife Biologist
- Ph.D., University of Wyoming – Laramie
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies living organisms such as birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their habitats, their life history, population changes, and movement patterns.
- Ph.D., University of Wyoming – Laramie
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies living organisms such as birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their habitats, their life history, population changes, and movement patterns.
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FireInsectsWildlifeBrian E. Dickerson, Wildlife Biologist
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
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WildlifeChris Colt, Wildlife Biologist
- M.S., University of Nebraska
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a wildlife biologist, I study wildlife and how they interact with the ecosystem. I monitor animal populations and habitats, and I organize projects to improve habitat.
- M.S., University of Nebraska
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a wildlife biologist, I study wildlife and how they interact with the ecosystem. I monitor animal populations and habitats, and I organize projects to improve habitat.
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Forests & PlantsWaterWildlifeTim Baldwin, Herpetologist
- Ph.D., Alabama A&M University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A herpetologist studies reptiles and amphibians. I assess how reptile and amphibian populations respond to forest management and land-use changes.
- Ph.D., Alabama A&M University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A herpetologist studies reptiles and amphibians. I assess how reptile and amphibian populations respond to forest management and land-use changes.
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WildlifeKeith Aubry, Wildlife Biologist
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies terrestrial wildlife species (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians) and the habitats they occupy to better understand their biology and habitat relationships.
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies terrestrial wildlife species (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians) and the habitats they occupy to better understand their biology and habitat relationships.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsWildlifeWayne J. Arendt, Research Ornithologist
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study disturbance ecology, climate change, conservation and management of Neotropical resident and migratory bird communities, and invasive species.
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study disturbance ecology, climate change, conservation and management of Neotropical resident and migratory bird communities, and invasive species.
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WildlifeSybill K. Amelon, Wildlife Ecologist
- Ph.D., Missouri-Columbia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife ecologist studies native animal species at multiple levels of biological organization, from genetics of wildlife populations to interactions of wildlife ecosystem processes.
- Ph.D., Missouri-Columbia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife ecologist studies native animal species at multiple levels of biological organization, from genetics of wildlife populations to interactions of wildlife ecosystem processes.
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This module will combine information about fire prevention along with Smokey Bear’s role in spreading awareness of human contributions to…This module will combine information about fire prevention along with Smokey Bear’s role in spreading awareness of human contributions to wildfires. Then we’ll look at the work of fire prevention...