Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and a field biologist with 23 years experience. Manager, Natural Lands Programs (Land Management & Urban Forestry) for the University of Central Florida (UCF), overseeing management of the natural lands by evaluating habitat quality through biological monitoring to assist in decisions on how to best manage UCF’s natural lands using Rx fire and other land management techniques.Manage the Urban Forestry Program at UCF, helping to manage the campus canopy by providing proper tree care, inspection of new plant material, removal of hazardous and nuisance tree species. Compiles and maintains data for urban forestry projects, such as number of newly installed trees, tree replacement, and maintenance requirements. Provides training to grounds crew on selected topics including proper planting of trees, pruning techniques, disease and nutrient deficiency recognition. Assists in maintaining the "Tree Campus USA" designation from the Arbor Day Foundation. Provides technical support to principal investigators or students through research projects studying urban forestry principles and conducts Urban Forests Effects (UFORE) monitoring as needed. Owner of PLANTcetera, which specializes in tree care. I enjoy working outdoors and troubleshooting tree and plant problems and work part-time as an environmental consultant dealing with land management issues.Earned a Certificate in Natural Areas Management (CNAM) in March, 2010, a program developed by the The Nature Conservancy and the University of Florida IFAS Extension Service and a graduate of the University of Florida's Master Naturalist Program.