Ecological Services Biologist, Dave Smith, Receives National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rangeland Management
February 2016
Dave Smith, a Fish and Wildlife biologist at the Arizona Ecological Services Field Office – Flagstaff sub-office, was recently awarded the National Award for Outstanding Achievement in National Rangeland Management for his participation on the Wallow Fire Range Restocking Team. Dave worked in close collaboration with U.S. Forest Service staff to evaluate grazing on approximately 18 allotments following damage from the May 2011 Wallow Fire, the largest wildfire in Arizona’s history. Smith was nominated by USFS staff.
