Heath Garner, M.S. QHP

Heath Garner, M.S. QHP

Wildlife Research Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr. Natural Resources Project Manager at SWCA Environmental Consultants

  • Education

    • Arkansas State University

      1994 - 1997
      Master of Science (M.S.) Ecology
    • Arkansas State University

      1989 - 1993
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

      Activities and Societies: Arkansas State Chapter-Wildlife Society

  • Experience

    • University of Arkansas at Monticello

      Jan 1997 - Oct 1998
      Wildlife Research Specialist

      Avian and Small Mammal SurveysHabitat AssessmentGPS and GIS Data CollectionAll as part of the Ouachita Mountain Ecosystem Management Initiative

    • Ducks Unlimited

      Jan 1998 - Mar 1999
      Wetlands Restoration Monitor

      Supervision and monitoring of bottomland hardwood restoration completed as part of the Wetlands Reserve Program

    • Southern Ecological Services

      Mar 1999 - Jun 2010
      Owner/Ecologist

      Farm Bill Conservation Planning and ImplementationHabitat ManagementWetland Delineation and PermittingWildlife SurveysDue Diligence Environmental Site AssessmentsNEPA Environmental Assessments

    • Enercon Services

      May 2010 - Jun 2018
      Senior Ecologist/Project Manager

      Wetlands Delineation and Sect.404 PermittingT&E species and other wildlife surveysHabitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)Eagle Conservation Plans (ECPs)Environmental Assessments (EAs)Wind & Solar Pre-construction StudiesWind &,Solar Post-construction StudiesPhase I Environmental Site AssessmentsPhase II Environmental Site AssessmentsWetland and Wildlife Mitigation Planning Mitigation and Habitat EstablishmentCE Baseline Documentation Reports

    • SWCA Environmental Consultants

      Jun 2018 - now
      Sr. Natural Resources Project Manager

      Ecological lead and project manager for renewable energy and land development projects, NEPA documentation, CWA, ESA, MBTA, and BGEPA compliance and permitting.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RX-300 Burn Boss

      Arkansas Prescribed Fire Council
      Sept 2003
    • Master Falconer

      Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
      Nov 1988
    • Section 10 T&E Species Recovery Permittee

      U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
      Jun 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • North American Falconers Association Liaison

      Issued by Arkansas Hawking Association on Feb 1991
      Arkansas Hawking AssociationAssociated with Heath Garner, M.S. QHP
    • Vice President

      Issued by NORTH AMERICAN FALCONERS ASSOCIATION on Jan 2022
      NORTH AMERICAN FALCONERS ASSOCIATIONAssociated with Heath Garner, M.S. QHP
    • Chapter Habitat Chairman

      Issued by Quail Forever on Oct 2014
      Quail ForeverAssociated with Heath Garner, M.S. QHP