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Rose Graves
Department of Zoology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53706
(802)274-1768 rosegrvs@gmail.com
EDUCATION
M.S. in Natural Resources and Ecological Planning. University of Vermont, 2011.
Thesis: Habitat linkage designs for black bear, bobcat, and fisher in the Split Rock Wildway
Planning Area, Essex County, NY.
B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology, Magna Cum Laude and High
Honors. University of Maine - Orono, 2005. Thesis: Bullfrog (Rana catesbieana) movement
among seasonal pools in Acadia National Park, ME.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Conservation biology * Landscape ecology * Spatial dynamics of wildlife populations *
Land-use patterns and ecosystems * Forest ecology * Ecological modeling * Wildlife
ecology
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Graves, R. In review. Wildlife Habitat Linkages for Focal Wildlife Species in the Split Rock
Wildway Planning Area, Essex County, NY. Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies.
Graves, R. 2011. Mapping Wildlife Movement Corridors in Essex County, NY in 18 th Annual
Conference on the Adirondacks, Adirondack Research Consortium, May 2011.
Graves, R., D.Wang, C. M.Hogan. "Ecotone". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J.
Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for
Science and the Environment). Encyclopedia of Earth, May 24, 2010.
Graves, R. “I Believe: 'Without our connection to the land, what will motivate us to make
conservation successful?'” Burlington Free Press, July 4, 2010.
Gahl, M.K., Calhoun, A.J.K, and Graves, R. 2009. Facultative use of seasonal pools by
American Bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana). Wetlands 29(2):697-703.
Graves, R., Gahl, M.K., and Calhoun, A.J.K. 2008. Facultative use of vernal pools by a highly
aquatic amphibian, Rana catesbieana. In Abstracts Northeast Natural History Conference X. N.Y.
State Mus. Circ. 71:68.
Graves, R. Natural history of the Spruce Grouse In Williamson, S.J., D. Keppie, R. Davison, D.
Budeau, S.Carrière, D. Rabe and M. Schroeder. 2008. Spruce Grouse Continental Conservation
Plan. Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Washington, DC. 60 pages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Conservation Director. Northeast Wilderness Trust, June 2011 – July 2012. Coordinate the
science and stewardship programs for a non-profit land trust. Strengthen the volunteer steward
program and landowner relationships. Develop science-based conservation strategies for the
organization.
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Master’s Thesis Research. University of Vermont, 2009 – 2011. Activities included: developing wildlife
habitat suitability models, creating spatially explicit models of wildlife movement, delineating conservation
priorities based on landscape analysis.
Ecological Consultant. Raven Ridge Preserve Landscape Analysis and Management Plan,
University of Vermont. January 2010 – May 2010. Inventoried, mapped, and analyzed wetlands,
natural communities, wildlife habitat and use, geologic features, and human land use as part of a
comprehensive landscape assessment of a 365-acre preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy.
Research Assistant. Ecosystem Service Modeling: Viewshed Analysis. ARIES Team, University
of Vermont. January 2010 – May 2010. Developed an ecosystem service model to quantify
viewshed values associated with viewpoints located within a newly created Nature Conservancy
Preserve in the Chittenden County, Vermont.
Wildlife Biology Intern. Wildlife Habitat Conservation on State Forest Land. Montana
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. March – August 2009. Completed a postburn
wildlife survey on the Sula State Forest and a wildlife survey in timber harvest mitigation
buffers for fishers on the Swan River State Forest; developed methods, collected and analyzed
vegetation data and wildlife observation data, and completed comprehensive reports for each.
Researched patterns of wildfire and other natural disturbance in Montana to inform layout of
timber harvest units.
Field Biologist. Bicknell’s Thrush and High Elevation Bird Population Monitoring, Vermont
Institute of Natural Science. May 2006 – August 2006. Mistnetted, banded, and collected blood
samples from Bicknell’s Thrush and other forest birds for a study researching mercury in the
blood of high elevation passerines.
Field Technician. Wildlife Movement Corridors Along Roadways in Northern New Hampshire,
New Hampshire Audubon. October 2005 - April 2006. Conducted field surveys investigating
wildlife crossings along New Hampshire roads. Field surveys included wildlife track location,
identification, and trailing as well as identification of landscape feature that may act as barriers to
wildlife movement. Contacted landowners and coordinated private land access.
Research Assistant. Effects of Logging on Bird Communities on the Tahuayo River, Peru,
Plymouth State University. September 2005. Assisted with point counts of tropical birds for two
weeks in the Amazonian forests in support of a long term study investigating the effects of
logging on bird communities on the Tahuayo River.
Consulting writer. Natural History of the Spruce Grouse, Wildlife Management Institute. Spring
2005. Authored a natural history of the spruce grouse for inclusion in the Spruce Grouse
Continental Conservation Plan.
Field Biologist. Common Loon Monitoring Program, Loon Preservation Committee Lake
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. May 2005 – August 2005. Located and monitored Common
Loon breeding populations. Prepared end of season reports on the loon population of Lake
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge.
Research Assistant. Amphibian Disease Dynamics Among Wetlands in Acadia National Park,
University of Maine/Acadia National Park Bar Harbor, ME. May 2004 – May 2005. Monitored
vernal pools and wetlands in Acadia National Park for signs of amphibian disease.
Field Research Assistant. Parental Behavior of White-Throated Sparrrows, Penobscot
Experimental Forest, Bradley, Maine. May 2003 – August 2003. Monitored nesting birds to
determine parental behavior patterns.
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Lab Assistant. Forest Soils Lab, University of Maine. Spring 2002 – Fall 2004. Assisted will all
aspects of a soils lab including data entry, soil analysis, and sample QA/QC.
Research volunteer. Bird Population Monitoring, USGS Biological Resources Division, Orono,
ME. Fall 2002 - Spring 2003. Conducted field surveys and literature review in support of tree
swallow, owl, and American woodcock population monitoring.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Guest Lecturer, Eastern Wilderness (ENVS 295). University of Vermont, Fall 2012. Wildlife
linkage designs and wilderness conservation in the Adirondack Park, New York.
Teaching Assistant, Environmental Problem Solving and Assessment. University of Vermont,
Spring 2011. Provided support and mentorship to students completing senior capstone projects.
Coached students in successful proposal and report writing as well as project development.
Teaching Assistant, Small Woodland Management. University of Vermont, Spring 2011. Led
labs and assisted in curriculum delivery to provide students with an introduction to and an
overview of the philosophies, strategies, and techniques used in the stewardship and management
of relatively small, privately owned forests in New England.
Invited Presenter, Decoding the Pieces, Patterns, and Processes in your Landscape. New
England Environmental Education Association Annual Conference, Fall 2010.
Teaching Assistant, Forest Conservation. University of Vermont, Fall 2010. Assisted in
curriculum delivery and assessment of a course designed to provide an overview of forests and
forest conservation practices, especially from an ecological viewpoint and with a New England
emphasis, to promote understanding of the complexity and importance of forests and their uses in
contemporary society.
Lead Teaching Assistant, Natural History and Field Ecology, University of Vermont. Fall
2010. Coordinated and coached 8 teaching assistants to effectively deliver curriculum about
Vermont natural history and ecology to over 200 students.
Naturalist/Guide. 2009 – 2011. Lead natural history and ecologically based field trips in
Vermont.
Teaching Assistant, Solutions for a Sustainable Future Seminar. University of Vermont.
Spring 2010. Led a seminar discussion group of Natural Resources honors students.
Teaching Assistant. Natural History and Field Ecology, University of Vermont, Fall 2009.
Taught and coordinated a lab group of 21 students.
Visiting Naturalist/Summer Instructor, Montana Natural History Center. June – October 2008.
Education Director. NorthWoods Stewardship Center. September 2006 – February 2008.
Coordinated and developed educational programming at a non-profit conservation organization,
including marketing, staffing, and logistics. Solicited grants to support programs including a
successful $28,900 EPA Environmental Education grant for renewable energy education.
Published a weekly newspaper column on local natural history.
Community Outreach Coordinator. Wildlife Corridor Use Mapping, New Hampshire
Audubon. October 2005 - April 2006. Worked closely with landowners to create land use and
wildlife use maps of properties along the US Route 2 corridor in northern New Hampshire.
Organized community informational meetings.
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Outdoor Educator, Monroe Consolidated School. Spring 2006. Planned and implemented
outdoor education days for elementary and middle school students.
Teacher and community coordinator: Wetland Connections. October 2004 – May 2005.
Acted as a liaison between the University of Maine and the Orono High School providing
resources for wetland education. Assisted in the design of wetland curriculum and vernal pool
monitoring program including the design and publication of a vernal pool information brochure.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Gloria Barron Scholar, The Wilderness Society 2010
Magna Cum Laude, The University of Maine. 2005.
Malcolm W. Coulter Wildlife Leadership Award, University of Maine. 2005.
Robert I. Ashman Award, University of Maine. 2005.
Outstanding Service Award: Department of Wildlife Ecology, University of Maine. 2005.
Outstanding Service Award: Department of Forest Resources, University of Maine. 2005.
Cumberland Farms-Paul Hand Scholar, University of Maine. 2005.
Green Endowment Fund Grant recipient, University of Maine. 2004.
Presidential Scholar, University of Maine. 2002 – 2005.
Penobscot County Conservation Association scholar, University of Maine 2004 -2005.
Xi Sigma Pi, Forest Resources Honor Society. 2005.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member, Ecological Society of America
Member, Society for Conservation Biology
Member, The Wildlife Society
President, University of Maine Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experienced in ArcGIS software
Experienced in statistical analysis and data management software including Excel, Access, and
SPSS.
Knowledgeable in field techniques for wildlife and botanical surveys.
Knowledgeable in concepts connecting ecological interactions, especially in forested ecosystems.
Experienced in basic laboratory techniques.
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