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1-' 7511M, <br /> '•, <br /> �` ' ' Gregory C. Spencer <br /> tN ' <br /> Wildlife Ecology <br /> co, <br /> ,, ^.. , H.T. HARVEY& ASSOCIATES <br /> A gspencer@harveyecology.com Ecological Consultants <br /> 808.269.6480 50 years of field notes, <br /> exploration,and excellence <br /> HIGHLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL PROFILE <br /> • 20+years of experience Gregory Spencer is a senior wildlife ecologist and project manager with H.T. <br /> • Ecology of marine birds and mammals Harvey & Associates, based in Maui, Hawaii. His more than 20 years of <br /> • HCP development and implementation experience in wildlife ecology includes several years of seabird research <br /> • Conservation strategies and mitigation throughout the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, and the eastern North Pacific, <br /> both colony-based and at-sea, including the development and <br /> planning implementation of conservation management programs aimed at promoting <br /> • Renewable energy—wildlife interaction conservation benefits for ESA listed species. He has participated in studies <br /> EDUCATION investigating the movements and foraging ecology of Stellar sea lions, <br /> California sea lions, northern fur seals, and Hawaiian monk seals. Over the <br /> BS,Marine Ecology,University of Hawaii, <br /> Hilo past 15 years he has worked extensively with Habitat Conservation Plans <br /> (HCPs)in Hawaii with an emphasis on ESA listed seabirds,Nene,and native <br /> PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hawaiian waterbirds. <br /> Senior ecologist,H.T.Harvey&Associates, At H. T. Harvey & Associates, Gregory applies expertise in developing <br /> 2013—present conservation strategies for threatened and endangered seabirds. His <br /> Senior wildlife biologist,First Wind knowledge of species ecology and management action feasibility, <br /> Energy/Environmental Affairs,2005-13 demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain productive relationships <br /> Research coordinator for Steller sea lion research with stakeholders,state and federal agencies,and conservation organizations <br /> program,Alaska SeaLife Center,2003-05 are instrumental in assisting clients and facilitating project success in Hawaii. <br /> Independent ecological consultant,various clients, PROJECT EXAMPLES <br /> 1999-2002 Provides project management and coordination with client,partners,and the <br /> PUBLICATIONS design team; develops relationships with stakeholders and agencies; and <br /> develops permitting framework for the Kanaio Stream Nature-Based <br /> Spencer, G., et al. 2024.Establishment of an Restoration Design and Implementation Plan in Maui. <br /> incipient Newell's Shearwater Puffinus <br /> Contributed wildlife expertise to updating wildlife-related content in <br /> newelli colony on Maui.Marine <br /> Ornithology 52:157-164. Hawaii's updated State Wildlife Action Plan and Forest Action Plan, <br /> Ainley,D., et al. 2023.Disparate decadal especially that pertaining to sensitive species, marine resources, and <br /> trends in Kauai seabird populations: freshwater species and habitats. <br /> Possible effects of resource competition and Managing development and implementation of monitoring programs, data <br /> anthropogenic impacts.Marine Ornithology analysis, and habitat conservation planning for ESA-listed seabirds in <br /> 51:47-54. Hawaii. Assists with the design of conservation strategies to mitigate <br /> Ainley,D. G., et al. 2014.The prey of potential impacts and achieve net ecological benefits for affected seabirds. <br /> Newell's shearwaters Puffinus newelli in Managed a seabird conservation initiative at the Makamaka'ole Seabird <br /> Hawaiian waters.Marine Ornithology Mitigation in West Maui. Work includes predator exclusion, predator <br /> 44:69-72. control, social attraction network, and monitoring needed to promote <br /> Ainley,D. G., et al.2001.The status and breeding colony establishment for the threatened Newell's shearwater. <br /> population trends of the Newell's <br /> shearwater on Kauai: Insights from Contributed the aquatic and marine biosecurity aspects of Hawaii <br /> modeling. Studies in Avian Biology 22:108— Department of Agriculture's (HDOA) comprehensive, statewide <br /> 123. biosecurity plan,a 5-10-year roadmap for implementing the infrastructure <br /> Ainley,D. G., et al. 1997.New insights into and capacity needed to support biosecurity programs at multiple agencies, <br /> the status of the Hawaiian Petrel on Kauai. including HDOA. <br /> Colonial Waterbirds 20:1-7. Assisting with development of a management plan and environmental <br /> assessment for the Kamehamenui Forest Reserve on Maui,Hawaii, for <br /> Complete list of publications available upon request. the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and <br /> Wildlife. <br />