My Services:

Grazing Management Planning

I develop and implement adaptive grazing management plans that balance conservation priorities with livestock production goals.  My approach focuses on:

• Habitat & Species Protection: Strategically integrating grazing to enhance and protect sensitive resources, including endangered plant and animal species.

• Ecosystem Enhancement: Improving forage productivity, boosting soil health, and safeguarding water quality across rangelands.

• Vegetation Control: Reducing noxious weeds and undesirable plant species through targeted grazing techniques.

• Lease & Permit Expertise: Developing and negotiating clear, effective grazing lease, license, and permit terms.

• Fuels Reduction: Creating targeted grazing plans for effective wildfire fuel reduction projects.

Invasive Weed Management

I design and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to minimize the ecological and economic impact of non-native plant species in both upland and sensitive riparian areas.

Monitoring & Assessment

I develop monitoring programs that provide the data and insights necessary for informed decision-making:

• Implementation Monitoring: Tracking permit/lease compliance and adherence to established management standards.

• Effectiveness Monitoring: Rigorously evaluating whether management practices are leading to desired on-the-ground outcomes and ecological improvements.

GIS Inventory & Analysis

Leveraging advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS), I provide critical spatial data and analysis:

• Resource Mapping: Detailed spatial analysis of vegetation, soils, and forage production capacity.

• Infrastructure & Management Unit Mapping: Creating clear maps of key infrastructure and defined management units for optimized planning.

Rangeland Management Education & Training

I am committed to sharing knowledge and building capacity for sustainable rangeland stewardship:

• Public Awareness Programs: Developing educational initiatives to inform the public about the vital need and benefits of active rangeland management.

• Professional Development: Providing targeted training for agency and land trust staff on fundamental rangeland management principles and effective monitoring techniques for their properties.