Christopher E Smith CWB

Experience

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  Ducks Unlimited Canada

  Jun 1980 - Dec 1989

  Area Biologist
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  Tolko Industries

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

  Woodlands Biologist
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  Ducks Unlimited Canada

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2017

  As a member of the management team for DU Canada's National Boreal Forest Program, Chris is responsible for coordinate ongoing conservation programs including overseeing the development of Sustainable Land Use Best Management Practices that focus on wetland and waterfowl conservation. Functions as the key adviser on forestry issues and leads the company on forest industry relations and partnerships. Additional activities include overseeing Manitoba boreal government relations and protected areas initiatives. Show less Responsible for government relations primarily in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with a focus on advancing forest policy relative to increased protection of wetlands and waterfowl habitat. A primary focus was on advancing the network of protected areas that were rich in wetlands through existing land use programs or specific protected areas initiatives. Functioned on the Boreal Management Team providing guidance on forestry and worked as a member of a team to grow the portfolio of forest industry partners that included securing financial resources to undertake wetland and waterfowl inventories of their forest tenure and work on other projects that provide tools to enhance the conservation of wetlands and waterfowl habitat. Show less Functioned as project leader on Western Boreal Forest Initiative projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan including the development of key partners and liason with government and industry. Undertook extensive field work to assist in the classification and mapping of boreal forest wetlands and associated habitats, conducted waterfowl surveys and prepared/assisted in the preparation of project reports and associated dissemination. Worked as a team member responsible for providing biological leadership in the management of DU projects in the Saskatchewan River Delta of Manitoba and Saskatchewan Show less

  • Head Boreal Conservation Programs

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Head Industry and Government Relations - Forestry

    Apr 2004 - Mar 2014

  • Field Biologist Western Boreal Forest Initiative

    Jan 2000 - Mar 2004
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  Citizens for Protecting Our Northern Waterways Inc.

  Jan 2018 - now

  Certified Wildlife Biologist (Retired)

  Dedicating my time volunteering with Citizens for Protecting Our Northern Waterways Inc. (CPONW) which focuses on preventing the spread of the invasive zebra mussel and other Aquatic Invasive Species.https://www.zebramusselprevention.com/