A photograph of 9 men and women standing in a group surrounded by bushes and trees.

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Liaisons.

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Deb Whitman, Ecosystem Management Director, with Susan Yasuda and Randy Moore.

Regional Wildlife Conservation Partner Liaisons

The Pacific Southwest Region is fortunate to have a wide diversity of partners who help us accomplish our mission. To help foster relationships with our national wildlife and habitat conservation partners, a select group of forest and district employees have been designated as the primary liaisons to these partners. We recognize and applaud their expertise and commitment.

The recent Regional Emphasis Area Leader/Center of Excellence (REAL/COE) coordination meeting provided a great opportunity to recognize the leadership and dedication of those in attendance representing REAL and COE. Their contributions have resulted in increasing the scope and effectiveness of our Regional partnerships. These partnerships contribute not only to improved management of our forest resources, but also have provided significant funding and volunteer effort in support of species and habitat conservation.

  • George Garcia — A Million Bucks (deer)
  • Susan Yasuda — Animal Inn & Cavity Dependant Species
  • Adam Rich — Dancers in the Forest & Answer the Call (grouse and quail)
  • Marty Yamagiwa — Elk Country
  • Kary Schlick — Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
  • Jeff Cordes — Partners in Flight (birds)
  • Karyn Hayden — Making Tracks (National Wild Turkey Federation)
  • Kathie Meyers — Full Curl (Big Horn Sheep)

In a letter to Forest Supervisors, Regional Forester Randy Moore said, "I want to again acknowledge these environmental leaders, as well as Linda Angerer — Bats and Sam Cuenca — Nature Watch, Eyes on Wildlife, whose efforts continue to foster important internal and external partnerships throughout Region 5."