David Ross Email & Phone Number

Jerusalem, Israel

Founder and CEO of ShalvaTea (www.ShalvaTea.com), an organic herbal tea company based in Israel, specializing in premium, local, and organic herbal tea blends. Currently distributed across Israel and emerging in various markets in the Eastern US.

Jerusalem, Israel

Researcher and co-author of "REDD+ Supply and Demand 2015-2025", a USAID publication of the Forest Carbon, Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Was responsible for conducting a global census of the projected supply of verifiable REDD+ credits through 2015.

Usa, Nicaragua, Israel

Developed plans for REDD conservation of 840,000 acres of indigenous forest--Drafted Voluntary Carbon Standard project documents (VM0007 REDD Methodology Modules)--Managed forest inventory and carbon estimates (including field-testing of allometric equations); GIS; designed project mitigation activities; coordinated with all stakeholders

Eastford, Ct

Forest inventory (using GIS and forest mensuration), volume calculations, timber marking, and sustainable management of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest--Designed 27-acre FSC management prescription

Carmel Forest, Israel; New Haven, Ct

Researched carbon implications and wildfire risk of conflicting forest management strategies--In-depth forest inventory, biometrics, and analysis

New Haven, Ct

Assessed potential of carbon finance for restoration organizations in Brazilian Atlantic Forest--Developed carbon estimates for REDD, reforestation, and agroforestry scenarios--Forthcoming publication in 2014Developed carbon model of six agroforestry systems in Brazilian Amazon for The Nature Conservancy--Conducted silvicultural research suitability of native species, modeled using CO2-Fix Software --Land-use classification using ERDAS remote sensing software from LANDSAT satellite imagesDeveloped REDD roadmap for CREES-Foundation, a non-profit in the Peruvian Amazon--Conducted Climate, Community, and Biodiversity (CCB) feasibility analysis for 1,543-acre forest

Eastford/Ashford, Ct

Management plan for 72-acre forest for sustainable harvesting of timber and other forest products--Stand delineation; habitat analysis; measurement of stocking and merchantable timber; GIS

New Haven, Ct

Coordinated “Cambodia REDD+ Readiness Dialogue,” in Siem Reap, Cambodia--Prepared background papers for dialogue participants; summary paper for Cambodian Min. of Env.

Santa Barbara, Ca

Coordinated portfolio of REDD+ “Humanitarian Carbon Projects” in conflict regions of Africa--Program strategizing and grant writing; official Observer to UNFCCC, COP-15 in Copenhagen

Santa Barbara, Ca

Developed county-wide “Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster” preparedness plan--Coordinated disaster planning, response, and recovery with directors of 40 community organizations, Emergency Managers from eight cities, and SB County Office of Emergency Serv.--Managed team of 15 staff and volunteers for implementing National Catastrophic Response Plan Logistics Supervisor for “Tea Fire” (November 2008) and “Jesusita Fire” (May 2009)--Coordinated with County Emergency Services; managed and supported shelters of over 600 evacuees Bulk-Distribution Supervisor for American Samoa Tsunami (Oct 2009)--Managed team of 20 AmeriCorps and 30 local volunteers for distribution of relief supplies--Coordinated with FEMA and National Guard for food and product delivery across islandDisaster Action Team Responder--Volunteered as on-call American Red Cross first-responder for local and regional disastersDisaster Logistics Instructor

Tabora, Tanzania

Managed construction of 60 Rocket Barns—energy-efficient tobacco barns—as part of regional effort to reduce deforestation caused by tobacco curing--Developed and implemented work plans; managed accounting and operational budget of $100,000--Hired, trained, and mobilized field teams of 20 staff; sourced and transported construction materials--Coordinated project development among all stakeholders, from village elders to Phillip Morris

Sunnvale, Ca

Installed over 100kW of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic-powered “grid” systems

Education record

Researched potential for more sustainable forest management practices in Israel that could promote wood products industry and contribute.

Master Of Forestry (Mf), Forest Carbon And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Co-Chair (2011-2012), Yale Chapter of the Int'l Society of Tropical Foresters; Member (2010-2011) Member.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Ithaca College Environmental Society; Ithaca Soccer Club; Ithaca Ultimate Frisbee Team