Dale Herter, M.S.
Wildlife Biologist
Dale Herter has over 30 years of professional experience as a consulting wildlife biologist both in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. He has directed research projects concerned with the biology and management of raptors, ungulates, marine mammals, and the ecology of shorebirds, waterfowl, and passerine birds. Dale is experienced in the issues and regulations concerning threatened and endangered species in forest environments, and has also dealt with wildlife habitat needs in relation to water rights and habitat management plans on Tribal lands.
Dale has extensive experience in the field and has authored or co-authored over 30 scientific publications, one book, and has prepared Habitat Conservation Plans, Landowner Option Plans, and Land Stewardship Plans. For over 20 years, Dale has managed a demographic monitoring program for the northern spotted owl in the Western Washington Cascades, one of 12 such areas used to determine the health of the owl population.
Dale has extensive experience in the field and has authored or co-authored over 30 scientific publications, one book, and has prepared Habitat Conservation Plans, Landowner Option Plans, and Land Stewardship Plans. For over 20 years, Dale has managed a demographic monitoring program for the northern spotted owl in the Western Washington Cascades, one of 12 such areas used to determine the health of the owl population.
Education
B.S., 1978, Natural Resources/Wildlife Biology, University of Michigan
M.S., 1982, Wildlife Management, University of Alaska
M.S., 1982, Wildlife Management, University of Alaska
Professional Certifications & Affiliations
Completed FAA Qualified Biologist Training, 2014
American Ornithologists’ Union, Cooper Ornithological Society
Certified Marbled Murrelet Surveyor, Pacific Seabird Group
Certified Wildlife Biologist, Pierce County, Washington
WDFW Protocol Survey Training: Northern Spotted Owl
USDA Forest Service Certificate of Appreciation, , Northern Spotted Owl Demographic Research 2009
American Ornithologists’ Union, Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award 2010
The Wildlife Society, Washington Chapter – Foresight Award 2017
American Ornithologists’ Union, Cooper Ornithological Society
Certified Marbled Murrelet Surveyor, Pacific Seabird Group
Certified Wildlife Biologist, Pierce County, Washington
WDFW Protocol Survey Training: Northern Spotted Owl
USDA Forest Service Certificate of Appreciation, , Northern Spotted Owl Demographic Research 2009
American Ornithologists’ Union, Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award 2010
The Wildlife Society, Washington Chapter – Foresight Award 2017