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Peter Schuyler
| EDUCATION: |
| 1991 |
M.E.S. Yale University, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies: Conservation Biology Science |
| 1976 |
B.A. University of California at Santa Barbara: Geography (Highest Honors) |
| Professional Experience: |
| 2004 - present |
Island Restoration Ecologist: Self employed. Technical and strategic consulting on variety of conservation issues, including endangered species restoration, ecosystem research and management programs, invasive species control and mitigation projects. Developed and wrote project funding proposals. Clients include the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, Rusack Vineyards, and The Nature Conservancy. |
| 1997 – 2004 |
Director of Ecological Restoration: Santa Catalina Island Conservancy. Responsibility for conservation and protection efforts on a 42,000 acre island nature preserve. Duties: designed, implemented and supervised stewardship, monitoring and research programs on a wide variety of topics including endangered species (plant and animal) protection and restoration, invasive species control (plant and animal), and ecosystem restoration. Supervised full time staff of 10 and contract staff of up to 15 people. Integrated management efforts with local community of 3,500 residents and island visitation by 1 million visitors/year. Increased organizational capacity for undertaking conservation and research projects through coordination of restoration workshops, development of department grant proposals and fundraising responsibilities. Served as member of organization’s executive staff, participating in strategic planning, community forums, and long term conservation planning. |
| 1991- 1997 |
Natural Areas Reserves Program Manager: State of Hawaii Division of Forestry & Wildlife. State-wide administrative responsibility for natural area reserve system (19 reserves), 1 national estuarine research reserve, and 7 state/private cooperative projects. Oversaw $4.5 million budget. Developed program policies, rules, and management plans. Participated on working groups and task forces involving academic, professional and community members to resolve resource management issues, such as restoring critically endangered species, control of non-native plants and animals, and ecosystem level management concerns. |
| 1991 - 1992 |
Biological Consultant: Office of Technology Assessment / United States Congress. Prepared selected analyses of survey data on introduced animal species issues and concerns for Congressional report. |
| 1990 |
Research Intern: The Nature Conservancy. Proposed, developed and completed feasibility study for an international, multi-disciplinary center to address issues created by the presence of introduced animal species in natural areas. |
| 1986 – 1989 |
Preserve Director - Santa Cruz Island: The Nature Conservancy. Overall responsibility for 55,000 acre nature preserve, including: oversight of stewardship, monitoring, and research programs; strategic planning; community, agency, and landowner liaison. Supervised CA Conservancy's statewide prescribed burn program. |
| 1980 – 1986 |
Preserve Manager - Santa Cruz Island: The Nature Conservancy. On-site preserve management responsibility for 55,000 acre nature preserve, including design and implementation of major invasive species control programs; establishment of resource monitoring and research projects, extensive development and educational. |
| 1980 |
Teaching Associate - Geography Department: Univ. of California at Santa Barbara. |
| 1979 – 1980 |
Native Plant Groundsman: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. |
| 1978 |
Agricultural Credit Technician: United States Peace Corps / Philippines. Supervised implementation of agricultural projects by small, rural farmers using locally borrowed bank funds. |
| Fellowships & Awards: |
| 1990 - 1991 |
Switzer Environmental Fellowship. |
| 1989 - 1991 |
Yale University: Charles Wood Scholarship. |
| 1989 |
The Nature Conservancy Board of Governors' Resolution of Appreciation. |
| 1976-77 |
University of California at Santa Barbara Geography Department:
Outstanding senior award for academic excellence. |
| Other Professional Service: |
| 2005 – present |
Board Member: Environmental Defense Center, Santa Barbara |
| 2004 - present |
Member: US Fish & Wildlife Recovery Coordinating Group – Channel Islands Fox |
| 2003 - present |
Member: Midland School Environmental Advisory Board |
| 1994 - present |
Member: Invasive Species Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. |
| 1993 - present |
Board Member / Secretary: Center for the Study of the Environment. |
| 1988 - present |
Member: Channel Islands Research Coordinating Committee; (non-continuous service) |
| 2005 |
Workshop Participant: Population Viability Analysis of the Channel Island Fox; workshop
sponsored by NCEAS, Santa Barbara |
| 2005 |
Workshop Participant: California Wildlife Diversity Conservation Strategy Report
sponsored by CA Dept. of Fish and Game and the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center |
| 2000 - 2001 |
Member - San Clemente Island Working Group (Mandated by Sykes Act to develop
Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan) |
| 1995 - 1997 |
Member: Hawaii Secretariat for Conservation Biology Advisory Group; Chair -1996-97 |
| 1994 - 1997 |
Member: Hawaii Natural Areas Working Group |
| 1994 - 1995 |
Member: Hawaii Animal Control Research Consortium |
| 1993 - 1997 |
Member: Molokai Hunting Test Community Working Group |
| 1993 -1997 |
Docent: The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii |
| 1993 - 1994 |
Member: Hawaii Tropical Forestry Recovery Act Working Group |
| 1992 - 1993 |
Member: Hawaii Conservation Biology Initiative |
| 1990 - 1991 |
President: Yale Student Wildlife Society; Helped establish first student chapter of
the Society for Conservation Biology |
| 1988 - 1989 |
Board Member: Friends of the Channel Islands National Park |
| Memberships in Professional and Conservation Organizations: |
American Farmland Trust
Conservation International
Society for Ecological Restoration
Xerces Society |
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
Natural Areas Association
The Nature Conservancy |
California Native Plant Society
Society for Conservation Biology
Orion Society |
Publications:
Constible, J. M., R. A. Sweitzer, D. Van Vuren, P. T. Schuyler, and D. A. Knapp. 2005. Dispersal of non-native plants by introduced bison in an island ecosystem. Biological Invasions 7(4):699-709.
Garcelon, D. K., K. Ryan, and P. T. Schuyler. 2005. Feral Pig Eradication on Santa Catalina Island, CA. Pages 331-340 in Garcelon, D. K. and C. A. Schwemm. eds. Proceedings of the Sixth California Islands Symposium. Ventura, California, December 1-3, 2003. National Park Service Technical Publication CHIS-05-01, Institute for Wildlife Studies, Arcata, California.
Sweitzer, R. A., J. M. Constible, D. VanVuren, P. T. Schuyler, and F. R. Starkey. 2005. History, Habitat Use and Management of Bison on Catalina Island, California. Pages 231-248 in Garcelon, D. K. and C. A. Schwemm. eds. Proceedings of the Sixth California Islands Symposium. Ventura, California, December 1-3, 2003. National Park Service Technical Publication CHIS-05-01, Institute for Wildlife Studies, Arcata, California.
Schuyler, P. T., D. K. Garcelon, and S. Escover. 2002. Eradication of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) on Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Pages 274-286 in Turning the Tide: the eradication of invasive species (C. R. Veitch and M. N. Clout, eds.). IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Klinger, R. C., P. T. Schuyler, and J. D. Sterner. 2002. The response of herbaceous vegetation and endemic plant species to the removal of feral sheep from Santa Cruz Island, California. Pages 141-154 in Turning the Tide: the eradication of invasive species (C. R. Veitch and M. N. Clout, eds.). IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Conry, P., P. T. Schuyler, and M. Collins. 2000. Po’o-uli (Black-faced Honeycreeper). Pages 235 -246 in R. P. Reading and B. Miller (ed.). Endangered Animals: A Reference Guide to Conflicting Issues. Greenwood Press, Westport Connecticut.
Schuyler, P. T. 1997. The natural area partnership program in Hawaii. in Koa: A Decade of Growth: Proceedings of the 2nd Koa Symposium. Hawaii Forest Industry Association. Honolulu, HI.
Klinger, R. C., P. T. Schuyler, J. D. Sterner. 1994. Vegetation response to the removal of feral sheep on Santa Cruz Island. Pages 341-350 in W.L. Halvorson and G. J. Maender (ed.). The Fourth California Islands Symposium: Update on the Status of Resources. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Santa Barbara, Ca.
Schuyler, P. T. 1993. Control of feral sheep (Ovis aries) on Santa Cruz Island. Pages 443-452 in F.G. Hochberg (ed.) Recent Advances in Research on the California Islands; Proceedings of the 3rd California Islands Symposium. Santa Barbara Mus. of Natural History. Santa Barbara, Ca.
Dunn, P., S. Gon, and P. T. Schuyler. 1993. Hawaii. Natural Areas Journal; State Reports. 13(2):136-138.
Clark, T. W., P. T. Schuyler, et al. 1992. Conserving Biodiversity in the Real World: Professional practice using a policy orientation. Endangered Species Update. 9(5/6):5-8.
Schuyler, P. T. 1991. Introduced animal species issues: current status and problems including a feasibility study for the establishment of a multi-disciplinary introduced animal species center. TRI Working Papers 56/56A. Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, New Haven, CT.
Schuyler, P. T. 1989. Feral animal control: Santa Cruz Island, California. Natural Areas Journal; Stewards Circle. 9(4):265.
Manuscripts:
Juanita. M. Constible, Rick A. Sweitzer, Dirk H. Van Vuren, and P. T. Schuyler. In prep. American Bison in a Mismatched Environment: Implications for Species Reintroductions.
Professional Presentations and Posters:
Feral Animal removal on the California Channel Island. D. Garcelon, K. Faulkner, J. Larson, and P. T. Schuyler. Presented at the 15th annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, Hilo Hawaii. 29 July - 1 August, 2001.
Eradication of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) on Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Schuyler, P. T., D. K. Garcelon, and S. Escover. Presented at the International Conference on Eradication of Island Invasives, Auckland New Zealand. 19- 23 February, 2001.
Control of feral goats (Capra hircus) on Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Schuyler, P. T., D. K. Garcelon, and S. Escover. Presented at the International Conference on Eradication of Island Invasives, Auckland New Zealand. 19- 23 February, 2001. (Poster)
The natural area partnership program in Hawaii. P. T. Schuyler. Presented at the 2nd Koa Symposium. Honolulu, HI. 1996.
Private / public conservation partnership efforts in Hawaii. P. T. Schuyler. Presented at the annual meeting of the Western Assoc. of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Honolulu, HI. 1996
Trouble in paradise: conservation in Hawaii. P. T. Schuyler. Presented at the 9th annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology. Ft. Collins, CO. 1995.
Control of feral sheep (Ovis aries) on Santa Cruz Island. Presented at the 3rd California Islands Symposium. Santa Barbara, CA. 1987.
Other Presentations:
Occasional presentations on wide variety of island natural resource conservation issues to groups, such as the Anacapa School, Hawaiian Botanical Society, Laguna Blanca School, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, The Nature Conservancy, California Native Plant Society, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, various Southern California Yacht Clubs, University of California at Santa Barbara. 1985 - present
Regular (at least 5 times/year) presentations to graduate level classes at University of Hawai’i on a variety of conservation biology and natural resource management issues. 1991 – 1997.
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