Jon Ambrose, A Middletown resident, worked as a biologist for Georgia-Pacific in Fort Bragg from 1989 - 1993 where he ensured land management activities were in compliance with California Forest Practice Rules and the State of California Endangered Species Act. Starting in 1994 he served as head biologist for GP, negotiating and developing conservation strategies for sustained yields, and drafting multi-species Habitat Conservation Plans.

Jon was responsible for assessing potential impacts to wildlife and fisheries resources associated with timber harvest activities. In this work, he supervised between five and eight company biologists in GP's ongoing monitoring and reporting efforts.

He now works as a regulatory biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Santa Rosa. He currently reviews and develops a wide variety of projects to ensure compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Act and also works on restoration of instream habitats for listed salmonids in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties. He participates with State, County, Federal, and non-governmental agencies, as well as the public, on water and land management issues.

The Land Trust is pleased to have Jon aboard with his wealth of expertise in a wide variety of land use issues concerning the biology and habitats of our Northern California area.