Peter Richards Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Davis, California, United States

-Safford Lab co-crew lead in the Sierra National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin. Responsible for coordinating the crew at each field site, organizing gear, training crew members, managing and collecting data, and contacting researchers. Seasonal position, filling in between my first and second year of graduate school.-Collecting data in the field on forestry, botany, and fire ecology in relation to Lidar mapping and prescribed fire monitoring.-Collecting and organizing fuel samples in the… Show more -Safford Lab co-crew lead in the Sierra National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin. Responsible for coordinating the crew at each field site, organizing gear, training crew members, managing and collecting data, and contacting researchers. Seasonal position, filling in between my first and second year of graduate school.-Collecting data in the field on forestry, botany, and fire ecology in relation to Lidar mapping and prescribed fire monitoring.-Collecting and organizing fuel samples in the field for later lab analysis.-Daily Lidar uploading and management to ensure GIS files were sufficient from fieldwork. Also, daily data input while testing an experimental data collection app from UN FAO researchers. Show less

Prather, California, United States

-Led a forest ecology field crew in California's southern and eastern Sierra Nevada. We conducted ecological measurements related to fire ecology and regeneration predominantly in Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) habitats. -Identified herbaceous plants and shrubs to determine species composition following disturbances. -Organized crew and managed data for US Forest Service supervisors and the Safford Lab at UC Davis.-Collaborated with the NPS and USGS while studying the KNP… Show more -Led a forest ecology field crew in California's southern and eastern Sierra Nevada. We conducted ecological measurements related to fire ecology and regeneration predominantly in Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) habitats. -Identified herbaceous plants and shrubs to determine species composition following disturbances. -Organized crew and managed data for US Forest Service supervisors and the Safford Lab at UC Davis.-Collaborated with the NPS and USGS while studying the KNP Complex footprint in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.-Was a part of a backcountry expedition into the Golden Trout Wilderness to search for, collect samples, and try to verify the southernmost range of Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis) for conservation purposes. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

-Performed ecological field studies on disease vectors throughout the Bay Area. Practices included trapping/handling small mammals and collecting Ixodes and Dermacentor tick species. -Performed microscopy related to tick identification and species abundance in the Swei Lab, from samples we collected in the field.-Assisted in the field component of pesticide research trials to abate tick abundance in the greater Bay Area.

Redwood City, California, United States

-Lead consultant for all SavATree branches in the Bay Area. -Specialized in arborist inspection reports, tree risk assessments, tree preservation plans, and pest and pathogen diagnosis.-Utilized ArcGIS software to map client properties and pinpoint the location of vegetation.

Southern Sierra Nevada

-Led a six-person forest ecology and botany field crew in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range, working for the Safford Lab at UC Davis. Collaborators included members from the US Forest Service, USGS, UC Berkeley, and the National Park Service.-Data measurements assessed forest stand structure, plant-species composition, seedling/sapling regeneration, forest fuel type and continuity, forest insects and diseases, and previous fire severity (mainly from the Windy Fire in… Show more -Led a six-person forest ecology and botany field crew in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range, working for the Safford Lab at UC Davis. Collaborators included members from the US Forest Service, USGS, UC Berkeley, and the National Park Service.-Data measurements assessed forest stand structure, plant-species composition, seedling/sapling regeneration, forest fuel type and continuity, forest insects and diseases, and previous fire severity (mainly from the Windy Fire in 2021).-Ensured safety, radio contact and organization for Crew UCD Richards while accessing remote groves of Giant Sequoias. -Utilized various GPS and compass practices to pinpoint the locations of the groves.-Analyzed and ultimately decided on the level of previous fire severity and potential for future fire severity based on a dichotomous key produced by the US Forest Service (in collaboration with UC Berkeley).-Managed and coordinated field sampling, data entry, and equipment use for the field crew. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

-Prepared Arborist Reports and ISA Tree Risk Assessments to promote safety, biodiversity, pathogen/pest resistance, and sufficient carbon sequestration in urban forests throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast of California.-Served as the City Arborist in cities/municipalities lacking an on-staff City or Consulting Arborist. Duties included construction monitoring, root pruning oversight, on-site visits and consultations, and advising at town hall meetings.-Ran the Plant Health Care… Show more -Prepared Arborist Reports and ISA Tree Risk Assessments to promote safety, biodiversity, pathogen/pest resistance, and sufficient carbon sequestration in urban forests throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast of California.-Served as the City Arborist in cities/municipalities lacking an on-staff City or Consulting Arborist. Duties included construction monitoring, root pruning oversight, on-site visits and consultations, and advising at town hall meetings.-Ran the Plant Health Care operations for two (Pinole and the Santa Clara) branches of WCA. Duties included diagnosing infestations, determining proper Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches, supervising a PHC technician, ordering necessary pesticides and equipment, and reporting pesticide usage. -Reviewed tree removal permits and accompanying demolition, construction, building, and planting plans. Approved or denied tree removals depending on how they comply with environmental, building and legal regulations, among other factors.-Performed tree inventories/data collection of as much as thousands of trees a month. Utilized various GPS/GIS data collection methods including a hand-held Trimble, WCA's online GIS database Arbor Access, and ESRI GIS software as well (the latter was mainly for utility management projects). Show less

San Francisco, California, United States

-Ran the Plant Health Care Division of the San Francisco office through engaging in the training/oversight of the Plant Health Care Technician, coordinating sales, making daily work schedules, and reporting chemical inventories.-Performed a wide breadth of administrative tasks including writing proposals, editing Monthly Summary Pesticide Use Reports, and engaging in client relations calls.-Drove a planting truck and plant site-specific trees around the Bay Area while providing them… Show more -Ran the Plant Health Care Division of the San Francisco office through engaging in the training/oversight of the Plant Health Care Technician, coordinating sales, making daily work schedules, and reporting chemical inventories.-Performed a wide breadth of administrative tasks including writing proposals, editing Monthly Summary Pesticide Use Reports, and engaging in client relations calls.-Drove a planting truck and plant site-specific trees around the Bay Area while providing them with the proper structural support to thrive during early stages of growth.-Worked with tree crews as a both a grounds-person and tree climber to refine skills and knowledge of hands-on tree work and heavy machinery usage. Show less

San Francisco, California, United States

-Worked with chainsaws, pruners, hand-saws, chippers and stump-grinders while working with tree crews as an arborist grounds person -Holistically and proactively managed the health, structure, and appearance of plants/trees in urban and residential landscapes.-Scheduled appointments by communicating with clients before, during, and after treatments.-Drove a 26,000 pound spray truck around the Bay Area to administer various pest management, preventative applications, and… Show more -Worked with chainsaws, pruners, hand-saws, chippers and stump-grinders while working with tree crews as an arborist grounds person -Holistically and proactively managed the health, structure, and appearance of plants/trees in urban and residential landscapes.-Scheduled appointments by communicating with clients before, during, and after treatments.-Drove a 26,000 pound spray truck around the Bay Area to administer various pest management, preventative applications, and fertilization treatments.-Practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies on a daily basis.-Assisted in planting trees, mainly in San Francisco, in a way that ensures optimal growth and longevity. Show less

California, United States

-Conducted climate change focused outreach to offices of environmental and political organizations throughout California.-Practiced data collection and data management through excel in order to establish a database of climate-aware organizations in California.

Southport, Connecticut

-Worked in the field removing invasive species such as Bull Thistle and Canada Thistle through physical and chemical controls.- Researched the impact of invasive plant species on land management. - Developed an Invasive Plant Species Best Management Practices Manual for use by local environmental partners and community representatives. - Implemented effective environmental stewardship practices through intensive habitat restoration at The Smith Richardson Preserve.

Master'S Degree, Forestry

Courses: Advanced Forest Pathology, Microbial Ecology, Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, Advanced Forest Insect Ecology, Tropical Forest.

Master Of Science - Ms, Forest Science

Core Courses: Forest Ecology and Management, Natural Disturbance Ecology and Management, Intro to GIS, Forest Pathology and Management.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Minor in Music Courses: Ecology, Environmental Methods, Environment and Society, Intro to Environmental Science.

Astronomy

Activities and Societies: Division-I Golf Team Member

Education record