James P. Ward
Non Forest Service
My favorite science experience is difficult to choose—there are so many incredible moments I’ve enjoyed “in the field” studying wildlife and in particular, spotted owls. A clear and memorable high-point of my career would be working with a team of subject matter experts to develop a plan to recover the Mexican spotted owl from a threatened condition. That experience entailed bringing scientific information about wildlife ecology and forest management together and applying it for conservation purposes. Giving managers and other decision makers science-based recommendations for conserving natural resources has been a guiding theme for my career choice and purpose in this ever-changing world.
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