Plenary Session: Wildlife Science, Its Use and Abuse by Decision Makers
Sunday, Sept. 20, 1.30 pm in Serra Ballroom
Organizers: Tom Franklin, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and TWS President, Washington, DC Jonathan Haufler, Ecosystem Management Research Institute, Seeley Lake, MT Kathryn Reis, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Program
TWS President’s Welcome – Thomas Franklin
Native People’s Welcome
Welcome – Mike Sutton, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Introduction to the Plenary Panel - Jon Haufler
About the author Jonathan Haufler is the Executive Director of the Ecosystem Management Research Institute. Past positions have included Manager of Wildlife and Ecology Programs for Boise Cascade Corporation, and Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Michigan State University. haufler earned a B.S. in wildlife management from the University of New Hampshire, an M.S. in wildlife management from Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in wildlife biology from Colorado State University. He has been an active member of The Wildlife Society since 1973, serving as president of the Michigan Chapter and the Northwest Section as well as chairing numerous committees including the current Science and Policy committee.
The proper use of wildlife science in agency decision making – J.W. Thomas
About the author Jack Ward Thomas holds a B.S. from Texas A&M, a M.S. from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D from the University of Massachusetts. His career includes 10 years with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 30 years with the U. S. Forest Service as a research scientist and Chief of the agency, and 10 years as the Boone and Crockett Professor at the University of Montana. He is now “retired” but continues to write, speak, and do consulting work. He has over 500 publications and has received numerous awards including the Aldo Leopold medal from The Wildlife Society. He has served as President of The Wildlife Society.
Applying science to sustain wildlife as energy is developed – R. Sparrowe
About the author Rollin W. Sparrowe is a native Californian with three degrees in wildlife biology and management, and more than 40 years experience with state and federal wildlife management in North America. During his 22 years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, he published scientific papers on a variety of wildlife topics, particularly on harvest management of migratory birds. He has been extensively involved in implementation of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and has received recognition from various organizations for his application of science to natural resource decisions. Sparrowe was President of The Wildlife Society for 1995-96 and received the Aldo Leopold Memorial Award in 2002. He is a founding Board Member of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and has been Game Manager of the Island Creek Gun Club for 20 years.
Incorporating Climate Change into Policy: Anticipating Probable Scenarios or Sandbagging the Analysis? – J. Martin
About the authorJim Martin is the Conservation Director for the Berkley Conservation Institute, a branch of one of the world’s largest fishing tackle companies and an industry leader in conservation advocacy, Pure Fishing. Previously, Martin worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, where his 30-year career included six years as Chief of Fisheries and three years as Salmon Advisor to Governor John Kitzhaber. Martin led the development of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, a state conservation plan addressing endangered species and clean water issues. He received his bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and master’s degree in Fisheries from Oregon State University, where he teaches Natural Resource Problem Solving. Martin also serves as a board member for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and as a science advisor to the Doris Duke Foundation and the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association. He was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in 2005.
Panel Discussion - Moderated by Kathryn Reis
Audience Q&A
Summary - Jon Haufler
Richard Taber – Leopold Award Winner's Address presented by Dan Pletscher
Richard D. Taber received the Aldo Leopold Award for his outstanding contributions to wildlife research and management. Taber has extensive experience in the wildlife profession that ranges from his role as a research zoologist for the California Forest and Range Experiment Station to his years as a professor of forest zoology and wildlife science at the University of Washington, Seattle. Taber, a former President of The Wildlife Society’s Northwest Section and one of the last graduate students of Aldo Leopold, has chaired graduate committees for more than 100 M.S. and 19 Ph.D. students and guided numerous undergraduates in the wildlife field, including many from foreign countries, including Taiwan, Pakistan, and Germany. This is by no means Taber’s first award; he has won numerous others including the Wallmo Award from Western Deer biologists for research and teaching; the Einarsen Award from Northwest Section (TWS) for professional contributions; and the Leadership in Conservation Award from the Washington Chapter (TWS).
Green Fire: The Life and Legacy of Aldo Leopold (Screening)
Filmmakers Steve and Ann Dunsky discuss their work-in-progress.
