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APPENDIX E
LIST OF PREPARERS
Diane Bessler-Hackett, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Rangeland Management Specialist Contribution: Grazing Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Range Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California. Experience: Forest Service – 6 years full time in Rangeland Management, 12 years part time in Rangeland Management
Anne E Black, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Ecologist Contribution: Background Research on the Public's Attachment to Place
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Resource Conservation from the University of Montana Master of Environmental Studies from Yale University's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, PhD in Landscape Ecology from the College of Forestry, University of Idaho
Experience: Rocky Mountain Research Station - 5 years in Social and Natural Ecology, NGO Sector - 12 years in landscape and community ecology
Robert Brassfield, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Fisheries Biologist Contribution: Fisheries
Education: Master of Science degree in Biology (Fish Ecology) from Idaho State University Bachelor of Science degrees in Fisheries Science and Wildlife Science from Oregon State University
Experience: Forest Service - 16 years in fisheries management US Fish and Wildlife Service - 2 years in fisheries management
Jean Comer, METI, Inc. Contractor, GIS Specialist Contribution: GIS Analyses and Map Preparation
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from University of St. Francis
Experience: Forest Service Contractor/Temporary/Volunteer, 8 yrs. GIS Support Other private, national and international organizations, 35 yrs. Information Technology Field
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Christopher W. Fox, USDA Forest Service, Kootenai National Forest, Writer-Editor and Interdisciplinary Team Leader Contribution: Interdisciplinary Team Leader
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Hobart College Masters degree in Public Affairs, with a concentration in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management, from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Experience: Forest Service - 15 years in planning and economic analysis
Debra D. Gale, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Wilderness/Trails Program Manager Contribution: Wilderness, Inventoried Roadless Areas, and Trails
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry Management from Oregon State University Bachelor of Science degree in Resource Recreation Management from Oregon State University
Experience: Forest Service - 18 years in recreation, timber, trails, wilderness management, minerals and special uses
Krista Gebert, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Economist, and Acting Regional Economist, Northern Region Contribution: Social/Economic Specialist Report
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Montana Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Montana
Experience: Economist with the Rocky Mountain Research Station since 1996 specializing in fire economics, economics of ecosystem management, federal revenue sharing, and tax equivalency
Michael Harrington, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula Fire Sciences Lab, Research Forester (Fire) Contribution: Forest Ecology and Fire Behavior Research
Education: Bachelors degree in Forest Science from the University of Montana Masters degree in Fire Ecology from the University of Montana
Experience: Forest Service Research in Fire Ecology, Fuels Assessment, Fire Behavior - 30 years
Edward L. Hayes, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Sale Preparation Technician Contribution: Logging Systems, Appraisals
Experience: Forest Service - 29 years timber management
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Kim M. Johnson, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Certified Silviculturist Contribution: Vegetation Management
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Northern Arizona University Certified Silviculturist since 1993, Silviculture Institute, Region 6, 1991-1992.
Experience: Over 25 years with the Forest Service in 3 Regions on 6 Ranger Districts. Experience ranges from marking timber, doing stand exams and administering service contracts, to planning and writing prescriptions for the full range of vegetation management activities including prescribe burning, wildlife habitat improvement and fuel reductions projects.
Greg Jones, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Research Forester and BEMRP Program Leader Contribution: Modeling, Research Study Tests
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Iowa State University Master of Science degree in Forest Economics from Iowa State University Ph.D. in Forest Economics from Iowa State University
Experience: Forest Service - 26 years in forest economics research University faculty - 5 years in forest economics and management
Mary Laws, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Recreation Program Manager Contribution: Recreation
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Montana. Experience: Forest Service – 19 years in recreation, lands and special uses
Dave Lockman, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Wildlife Biologist Contribution: Wildlife
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana. Graduate level continuing education courses in wildlife and fisheries management from Utah State University, Portland State University, and Virginia Tech Experience: Forest Service – 18 years as a Wildlife Biologist
Sandrah Mack, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Resource Team Leader Contribution: Interdisciplinary Team Leader
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology with Major in Botany from University of Montana. Advanced Mediation from University of Montana Law School Experience: Forest Service – 8 years in wildlife management, team leadership; AVISTA Corporation – 7 years in natural resource administration and hydroelectric re-licensing; AQuest ~ Collaborative Solutions – 3 years in business management, mediation and facilitation of natural resource and public policy issues.
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Cole M. Mayn, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Soil Scientist Contribution: Soils
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana Master of Science degree in Land Rehabilitation from Montana State University Minor in Soils from Montana State University
Experience: Forest Service - 5 years in soils and watershed management Private Industry - 5 years in soils, land rehabilitation, and environmental engineering
Ward McCaughey, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Research Forester Contribution: Research
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Montana Master of Science degree in Forest Management and Fire Science from the University of Montana Ph.D. in Biology from Montana State University
Experience: Forest Service – 31 years in silviculture and ecology research
Michael Niccolucci, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, Regional Office, Regional Economist Contribution: Economic Analysis and Timber Valuation
Education: Bachelor and Masters of Arts degree in Economics, University of Montana Experience: Economist, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, 1982 - 1999 Economist, USDA Forest Service, Inventory and Monitoring Institute, 1999 - 2004 Regional Economist, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, 2004 – present
Tonja Opperman, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Fire Ecologist Contribution: Fire Behavior, Fuels, and Air Quality
Education: Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Michigan Technological University Master of Forest Science from Yale University
Experience: US Department of Interior, National Park Service—8 years in fire behavior, fire ecology, fire management, and air quality monitoring Private Industry—1 year as a contract fire behavior scientist USDA Forest Service—5 years in fire behavior, fire modeling, and fire management
William A. Phillips, USDA Forest Service, Aerial Fire Depot, Smokejumper Contribution: Fire Behavior, Fuels, and Air Quality
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Montana – Missoula
Experience: Forest Service – 9 years in fire and fuels management
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Linda Pietarinen, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Botanist Contribution: TES Plants and Noxious Weeds
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina. Completed two years of graduate work in Botany and Environmental Studies at the University of Montana.
Experience: Forest Service – 16 years in botany
Jacob Pintok, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Transportation Engineer Contribution: Transportation Planning, Roads Analysis, and Roads Packages
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology from Montana State University. Experience: Forest Service – 5 years in Transportation Planning – Engineering
Sharon A. Ritter, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Research/Management Coordinator Contribution: Research
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison Master of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Experience: Forest Service - 5 years working with researchers and managers State wildlife management agencies - 19 years in collaborative work, wildlife management, writing/editing
Ed Snook, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Hydrologist Contribution: Hydrology, Wetlands, and Watershed
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry/Natural Resource Management from the State University of New York’s School of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse. Master of Arts degree in Geography/Water Resources from University of Wyoming, Laramie.
Experience: Forest Service – 12 years in hydrology, 2 years surveying.
Patrick Thomas, USDA Forest Service, Flathead National Forest, Landscape Architect Contribution: Scenery/Visual Resource Analysis, and Photography
Education: Landscape Architecture degree from Oregon State University. Post graduate work in Regional Planning at Portland State and Recreation Management at Clemson University. Experience: U.S.Forest Service – 28 years in Scenery/Visual Resource Management and Recreation Planning in 4 regions.
Private Practice - 2-1/2 years in Planning/environmental consulting and residential landscape design plus 2 years of paper routes
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Alan E. Watson, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Supervisory Research Social Scientist Contribution: Social Science Data Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from Virginia Tech Master of Science degree in Forestry from Virginia Tech (emphasis on Human Aspects of Natural Resources Planning and Management) Ph.D. in Forestry from Virginia Tech (emphasis on Human Aspects of Natural Resources Planning and Management)
Experience: University Faculty, Georgia - 4 years Forest Service Research - 18 years in wilderness and ecosystem management social science research
Mary Horstman Williams, USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest, Heritage Program Manager Contribution: Heritage Resources
Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Montana, with specialization in history of Montana and the West, and an emphasis on mining history and land use in the Northern Rockies. Graduate work in archaeology and cultural resource management. Experience: 25 years in cultural resource management and historical research.
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