Conservation Biology Research (CBR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing natural resource management information essential to the preservation of biological diversity at the genetic, organismal, community and ecosystem levels. We conduct field research on the status, natural history, genetics and ecology of rare or endangered plant and animal species and their habitats.
CBR scientists have extensive experience identifying natural areas, special interest areas and areas of critical environmental concern. We conduct studies related to the restoration of degraded biological systems. We provide recommendations on the management of forests, grasslands, streams and wetlands based on analysis of quantitative information. CBR conducts ecological research studies and provides training and education on principles of conservation biology to natural resource agency personnel and the general public.
NONPROFIT STATUS:
In 1988 CBR received nonprofit status under Title 35, Chapter 2 of the Montana Codes Annotated known as the Montana Nonprofit Corporation Act. We also are a publicly-supported organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations, bequests and payments for research to CBR are tax deductible.
BOARD/STAFF:
The board of directors of CBR also serves as its principal scientists. We have extensive experience conducting field research in the Northern Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains. Office and support facilities are provided as needed by our principal scientists. Our organization is open to participation by other biologists with concurrence by the board of directors. Additional information on CBR can be obtained from Peter Lesica at lesica.peter@gmail.com or in general at: conservationbiologyresearch@gmail.com
Stephen V. Cooper has a Ph.D. in Botany. Currently he is the plant ecologist for the Montana Natural Heritage Program. Steve has conducted vegetation classification studies throughout the Intermountain West and parts of the Northern Great Plains. His primary interests are conservation biology, vegetation classification and landscape ecology.
Joe C. Elliott has a Ph.D. in Botany. He has been a private consultant specializing in plant ecology and plant-animal interactions in Montana and throughout the western U.S. and Canada for the past 25 years. His primary interests are in bryology, disturbance ecology and plant succession.
Peter Lesica has conducted surveys for endangered plant species and consulted on natural areas identification and vegetation monitoring for public agencies and private conservation organizations throughout Montana for the past 25 years. He has conducted research on the genetics, demography and ecology of endangered plants.
Scott Mincemoyer has conducted surveys for endangered plant species and performed plant survey inventories for public agencies and private conservation organizations throughout Montana for the past 20 years. He was the Botanist for the MT Natural Heritage Program from 2004-2012 and still continues to consult with them on various research on the taxonomy and ecology of endangered plants.
David Stagliano has a M.S. in Aquatic Ecology. Currently he is owner of Montana Biological Survey after being the Aquatic Ecologist for the MT Natural Heritage Program for 12 years. Dave has conducted aquatic zoological and classification studies throughout the Intermountain West and Northern Great Plains for 25 yrs. His primary interests are invertebrate ecology, fisheries and stream classification.
Scott Miles. Scott passed away in July 2022, he was charter member of Missoula Bachelor Botanists and Conservation Biology Research.
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