Conservation Science

Fellow

Kristy Deiner

2010 Fellow
Kristy Deiner holds a PhD. in Ecology from the University of California, Davis (UCD). She also holds a degree certificate from UCD in Conservation Management. Her dissertation research focused on applying genetic tools to assess...
Fellow

Naomi Fraga

2010 Fellow
Naomi is Director of Conservation Programs at the California Botanic Garden where she provides leadership to the diverse conservation activities at the Garden and works with Federal, State, local agencies, and conservation partners to...
Fellow

Noah Charney

2010 Fellow
Dr. Charney uses the tools of spatial ecology to guide conservation of sensitive species and ecosystems in the face of global change and expanding human populations. Recent projects include: modeling impacts of climate change on Galapagos...
Fellow Story

PetWatch: What's the best pet for you and the planet?

Each year the U.S. pet industry imports millions of animals, often with avoidable, negative consequences for owners, pets and natural habitats. Switzer Fellow Myra Finkelstein discusses PetWatch, a new consumer resource for informed ownership.
May 26, 2010
Leadership Grant Grant

Risks of Importing Live Animals as Pets, Year 2

To continue funding for Kate Smith's position as Consulting Senior Research Scientist so she can complete the risk analysis on diseases and live animal importation, with the end goal of improving wildlife trade regulations at a critical...
March 31, 2010
Leadership Grant Grant

Forest Conservation Planning in the Ecuadorian Choco Forest, Year 2

To continue Amy’s position as a Research Fellow with the Pinchot Institute, focusing on reforestation ecology and community forest-based economic development in Esmeraldas Province in Ecuador. Amy received a Leadership Grant last year to...
March 31, 2010
Leadership Grant Grant

Illegal Logging Worldwide, Year 2

To provide continued support for Andrea Johnson in her new role as Director of Forest Campaigns, having primary responsibility for the overall direction and management of the the Environmental Investigation Agency's worldwide Forest...
March 31, 2010
Leadership Grant Grant

Science Director for the Ashuelot Valley Environmental Observatory, Year 2

To provide funds for a second year for Brett Thelen's position as Science Director for the Ashuelot Valley Environmental Observatory (AVEO), allowing her to expand and strengthen the work she has done to date in her first year on the job in...
March 29, 2010
Leadership Grant Grant

Market-Influenced Mitigation Strategies for Marine Biodiversity Conservation

The Mitigation Strategies project is the central focus of this new organization’s work. The project will address the issue of fisheries bycatch and related mortality in seabird and sea turtle species. Through research, demonstration...
March 29, 2010
Leadership Grant Grant

Science Fellow, EcoTrends Project

To hire Rob Baldwin on a one-year contractual basis to provide build-out analysis and future trends modelling for the Northern Forest region. The purpose of this is to inform landscape-scale conservation initiatives and forest conservation...
March 29, 2010