David S Pilliod
My research focuses on evaluating effects of disturbances, such as wildfire and invasive species, and effectiveness of restoration in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
I lead a team of scientists that develop tools and models to improve understanding of ecological systems and solve challenging problems in natural resource management. We primarily address questions related to wildlife habitat, species conservation, and restoration. Our research team also develops data management and decision support systems to facilitate adaptive management, especially in western rangelands. We primarily work on issues affecting the Intermountain West and Great Basin regions of the U.S.
Professional Experience
2006 - Present: USGS. Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Supervisory Research Ecologist, Boise, Idaho
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Ecology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID (2001)
B.A., Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA (1991)
Science and Products
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology Team (FRESC)
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From satellites to frogs: Quantifying ecohydrological change, drought mitigation, and population demography in desert meadows
Harvester ant seed removal in an invaded sagebrush ecosystem: Implications for restoration
Illegal killing of nongame wildlife and recreational shooting in conservation areas
Postfire growth of seeded and planted big sagebrush - Strategic designs for restoring Greater Sage-grouse nesting habitat
A national-scale assessment of mercury bioaccumulation in United States National Parks using dragonfly larvae as biosentinels through a citizen-science framework
Effects of snowpack, temperature, and disease on the demography of a wild population of amphibians
Extreme arsenic and antimony uptake and tolerance in toad tadpoles during development in highly contaminated wetlands
Small-scale water deficits after wildfires create long-lasting ecological impacts
Bridging the research-management gap: Landscape ecology in practice on public lands in the western United States
A round-robin evaluation of the repeatability and reproducibility of environmental DNA assays for dreissenid mussels
Reptiles under the conservation umbrella of the greater sage‐grouse
Pre‐fire vegetation drives post‐fire outcomes in sagebrush ecosystems: Evidence from field and remote sensing data
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.
Science and Products
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology Team (FRESC)
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
From satellites to frogs: Quantifying ecohydrological change, drought mitigation, and population demography in desert meadows
Harvester ant seed removal in an invaded sagebrush ecosystem: Implications for restoration
Illegal killing of nongame wildlife and recreational shooting in conservation areas
Postfire growth of seeded and planted big sagebrush - Strategic designs for restoring Greater Sage-grouse nesting habitat
A national-scale assessment of mercury bioaccumulation in United States National Parks using dragonfly larvae as biosentinels through a citizen-science framework
Effects of snowpack, temperature, and disease on the demography of a wild population of amphibians
Extreme arsenic and antimony uptake and tolerance in toad tadpoles during development in highly contaminated wetlands
Small-scale water deficits after wildfires create long-lasting ecological impacts
Bridging the research-management gap: Landscape ecology in practice on public lands in the western United States
A round-robin evaluation of the repeatability and reproducibility of environmental DNA assays for dreissenid mussels
Reptiles under the conservation umbrella of the greater sage‐grouse
Pre‐fire vegetation drives post‐fire outcomes in sagebrush ecosystems: Evidence from field and remote sensing data
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.