Zach Wenderott

Zach Wenderott received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University, in Bozeman, Montana, in 2011. At this point, he cast a wide net of interests as he pursued several avenues within the biological and natural resources field. His experiences range from herpetology work on the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument to salmonid spawning surveys, to working as a fisheries observer on the Pacific Ocean, and many other pursuits in-between.

In 2015, Zach began working for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) based out of the Redwood Field Station, in Arcata, California. This work offered ample opportunity to travel across much of the western United States participating in a diverse spectrum of projects primarily geared towards enhancing the understanding of forest ecology and forest dynamics amidst changing climatic conditions. More recently, Zach worked for a local forestry consulting firm in Arcata, further cementing his passion for forest stewardship. Through these experiences, he has developed interests for forest ecology, forest management and conservation, and dendrochronology, as well as an increasing passion for backpacking and all things outdoors.

In his pursuit of a Master of Science at Humboldt State University, his project is focused on furthering the understanding of the effects of existing prescribed fire management techniques and their subsequent benefit in enhancing tree resistance and resilience to severe drought events in Lassen National Park.