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Robert Schell, BS
Wildlife Biologist
Mr. Schell received a BS degree in Evolution and Ecology with a minor in Avian Science from the University of California at Davis. He received training in wildlife ecology, invasive species ecology, herpetology, ornithology, raptor biology and wildlife-habitat interactions. He is experienced in the preparation of Biological Resource Assessments, Section 7 biological assessments, National Environmental Studies, and various wildlife technical reports.
Mr. Schell's environmental consulting work includes conducting protocol level surveys for federally threatened and endangered species including: California Clapper Rail, California Tiger Salamander, California Red-legged Frog, vernal pool crustaceans and Bay checkerspot butterfly. Mr. Schell also has experience collecting and analyzing invertebrates according to the California Stream Bioassessment Procedure (CSBP). He is responsible for conducting biological habitat assessments and surveys for special status wildlife species including: Western Burrowing Owl, California Black Rail, Foothill Yellow-legged Frog, Western Pond Turtle, bats (roost surveys ultrasonic acoustic surveys) and breeding migratory birds. He has also performed habitat assessments for Least Bell&'s Vireo and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher; participated in electrofishing mark-recapture surveys; relocated steelhead trout; small mammal trapping, and invasive species removal.
Mr. Schell holds a California Scientific Collection Permit and has a current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification, and is first-aid and CPR certified. Mr. Schell is a member of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society Western Field Ornithologists, Western Bat Working Group and the Amphibian Population Task Force.
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