Birding in the Feather River region

Paul holds degrees in wildlife biology from the University of California (B.S.) and the University of Arizona (M.S.). As a conservation specialist, Paul helps FRLT and other land trusts plan and implement conservation and land management strategies. His 30 years in conservation include working as a wildlife biologist on the Plumas National Forest, ​co-creating the Sierra-Cascade Land Trust Council and Northern Sierra Partnership,​ and ​serving on the​ boards of the California Council of Land Trusts and Plumas Audubon Society boards.

Paul leads Hardy Conservation and the Center for Conservation Renewal; however, his primary job is raising his daughter and son in Quincy, CA with lots of support from friends and family.