John Gallo Email & Phone Number

Linkage Mapper supports regional wildlife habitat connectivity analyses. It consists of six tools that automate mapping and prioritization of wildlife habitat corridors. It is comprised of open source Python scripts, shared in an ArcGIS toolbox. Dr. Gallo combined his code for this topic with the original Linkage Mapper code in 2015, and became the lead for the project, the Project Director, in Spring 2017. This was formally recognized as autonomous in Spring 2021.

San Franciscoo Bay Area

Helping CBI "bridge science and practice" by providing geographic information system (GIS) analyses, making decision support systems for stakeholders and policymakers, supporting new clientele, and developing programs. More details provided happily, upon request.

Was founding director for this NGO dedicated to protecting the ecological integrity of the region through science, community involvement, and long-term planning. Developed organization strategy, recruited and managed staff, secured grants, informed public, and built collaborative relationships. Annual budget was $200,000+ upon stepping down from Project Director.

Managed and performed a multi-year systematic conservation assessment using GIS programming and incorporating inter-organizational input. Advised several other conservation planning analyses within the organization.

San Francisco Bay Area

This open collaborative supports a network of people that develop and use landscape information systems. These systems help decision-makers meet multiple objectives in an ecologically and economically sound manner. End-users could be open space districts, land-trusts, and other conservation organizations focusing on land-use and management. A keystone product will be the Landscape Decision Support Toolbox for a GIS (geographic information system). LandscapeDST has an open public license… Show more This open collaborative supports a network of people that develop and use landscape information systems. These systems help decision-makers meet multiple objectives in an ecologically and economically sound manner. End-users could be open space districts, land-trusts, and other conservation organizations focusing on land-use and management. A keystone product will be the Landscape Decision Support Toolbox for a GIS (geographic information system). LandscapeDST has an open public license, which encourages collaboration and sharing. The website is in alpha-release. You can join the mailing list there to be notified of the Full Release. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

-- Design and conduct new landscape analysis projects that serve the goals of the California regional program, and help leverage the results for others to use in other regions;-- Provide leadership in the planning and development of spatial analysis for additional programs;-- Contribute to the development of long-term strategies to take best advantage of evolving spatial technologies;The Wilderness Society’s Research Department consists of experts in economics, ecology, law and… Show more -- Design and conduct new landscape analysis projects that serve the goals of the California regional program, and help leverage the results for others to use in other regions;-- Provide leadership in the planning and development of spatial analysis for additional programs;-- Contribute to the development of long-term strategies to take best advantage of evolving spatial technologies;The Wilderness Society’s Research Department consists of experts in economics, ecology, law and landscape analysis, including 12 Ph.D.-level scientists. This team develops and deploys a base of knowledge needed to answer pressing questions about wildland stewardship issues such as resource exploration and development, public lands' restoration and management, climate change, and recreation. Show less

1) Biological site assessments, general avian surveys, avian point counts, construction monitoring, endangered species monitoring, vegetation surveys, report production. Permits attained for least Bell’s vireo, and southwestern willow flycatcher. 2) Providing research services, spatial decision support system development, strategic planning, resilience frameworks, and sustainability blueprints.

Quantified the role of private land stewardship in biodiversity conservation. Created a prototype decision-support system for prioritizing conservation actions. Facilitated land acquisition and stewardship.

Five quarters in three courses: Planning Issues, Biogeography, and Oil and Water. In addition to normal TA duties, taught GIS in one of the courses, and conservation planning in another. Developed the course project in three courses. Also mentored six students that developed a prototype of an interactive web-site for defining a community-based vision for sustainability.

Used participatory action research to plan and evaluate Conception Coast Project’s draft Regional Conservation Guide. Also researched public participation GIS.

Collected and analyzed local avian data. Initiated long-term ecological monitoring program. Managed avian database development and breeding season analyses. Performed avian point counts.

I was nominated to help represent the interests of biodiversity on a steering committee of stakeholders regarding the future of the Gaviota Coast of California.

Timber wolf tracking and howling surveys, with careful attention to ungulate sign. Northern goshawk nesting and territory surveys.

Post-Doctoral Research

Post-Doctoral Research

Ph.D., Geography

B.S., Biological Sciences- Ecology And Evolution Emphasis

B.A., Environmental Studies - Natural Science Emphasis

Education record

Valedictorian, Captain of Baseball Team, President of Amnesty International