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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Methodological considerations of terrestrial laser scanning for vegetation monitoring in the sagebrush steppe
Lidar aboveground vegetation biomass estimates in shrublands: Prediction, uncertainties and application to coarser scales
Estimating vegetation biomass and cover across large plots in shrub and grass dominated drylands using terrestrial lidar and machine learning
Refining the cheatgrass–fire cycle in the Great Basin: Precipitation timing and fine fuel composition predict wildfire trends
Long-term trends in restoration and associated land treatments in the southwestern United States
Weather-centric rangeland revegetation planning
Exploring the use of environmental DNA to determine the species of salmon redds
Seventy-five years of vegetation treatments on public rangelands in the Great Basin of North America
Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon
Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species
Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States
Salmon redd identification using environmental DNA (eDNA)
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.
Methodological considerations of terrestrial laser scanning for vegetation monitoring in the sagebrush steppe
Lidar aboveground vegetation biomass estimates in shrublands: Prediction, uncertainties and application to coarser scales
Estimating vegetation biomass and cover across large plots in shrub and grass dominated drylands using terrestrial lidar and machine learning
Refining the cheatgrass–fire cycle in the Great Basin: Precipitation timing and fine fuel composition predict wildfire trends
Long-term trends in restoration and associated land treatments in the southwestern United States
Weather-centric rangeland revegetation planning
Exploring the use of environmental DNA to determine the species of salmon redds
Seventy-five years of vegetation treatments on public rangelands in the Great Basin of North America
Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon
Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species
Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States
Salmon redd identification using environmental DNA (eDNA)
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.