Jonathan Soll Email & Phone Number

Over 30 years of experience in natural resources and conservation biology related research and land management. This time includes 15 years working for The Nature Conservancy in Oregon and Washington managing large and small scale conservation and restoration projects, followed by the last 11+ years serving as science program manager for the Portland, Oregon based Metro Regional Government's natural areas program.Skilled public speaker and writer in various modes. Experienced editor, grant writer, meeting facilitator and project manager.Specialties: Invasive species ecology and management, restoration theory and practice, conservation planning, Pacific Northwest forest, prairie and cold desert ecology. Partnership building and project management.

Listed skills include Conservation Issues, Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Policy, and 18 others.

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  Science And Stewardship Division Manager

  Metro Regional Government

  Jul 2009 - Present - Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon

  I supervise a staff of 12 responsible for restoration and ecological management of 17,000 acres of natural areas owned by the Metro Regional Government in the greater Portland, Oregon region . I am also responsible for conservation planning, maintaining relationships and building effective partnerships with natural resources organizations and academic partners on issues related to natural areas management, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.