Paul Robert Fushille
Dripping Springs
Summary
Natural resources professional with over 31 years in parkland stewardship and wildlife management. Specializes in conducting long-term ecological surveys and managing conservation projects, consistently balancing ecological preservation with public access and compliance. Experienced in training staff and volunteers while implementing effective land management plans. Natural resources specialist with extensive experience in habitat management and wildlife conservation. Proven track record in implementing successful land management plans and conducting long-term surveys for endangered species, directly contributing to species recovery and habitat restoration. Strong leadership in project management and staff training enhances team effectiveness. Accomplished natural resources professional with deep expertise in wildlife management and ecological monitoring. Adept at leading diverse conservation projects, training teams, and executing habitat restoration initiatives that align with regulatory requirements. Dedicated to fostering stakeholder engagement and ensuring environmental compliance in all conservation efforts. Dedicated wildlife biologist with field experience the field. Committed to developing best practices for conservation to protect endangered environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Biologist
Various
01.2001 - Current
- Managed enumeration surveys for golden-cheeked warblers and incidental observations of black-capped vireos at Shield Ranch, Texas, spring/summer 2026.
- Led black-capped vireo monitoring, including nest searching and incidental golden-cheeked warbler observations, at Shield Ranch, Texas, spring/summer 2024.
- Conducted presence/absence surveys for golden-cheeked warblers along Kinder Morgan Permian Pipeline route, Hays and Gillespie Counties, Texas, spring 2020.
- Led avian presence/absence surveys to ensure environmental compliance for TXDOT Loop 1604 expansion, San Antonio, Texas, spring/summer 2019.
- Performed raptor surveys supporting U.S. military BASH program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June-October 2019.
- Conducted breeding bird surveys at Florio Ranch, Blanco County, Texas, spring 2022.
- Consulted on feral hog and Philippine deer management for Guam Micronesian kingfisher reintroduction at Anderson AFB, Guam, February 2018.
- Conducted biennial passerine studies on Camp Stanley Storage Activity for golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo in support of CSSA biological opinion.
Natural Resources Specialist, Sr.
Travis County Natural Resources & Environmental Quality
10.1999 - Current
- Manage the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and serve as land steward for multiple preserve tracts and conservation easements, overseeing natural resource protection, habitat management, and regulatory compliance.
- Led BCVI project management, planning and coordinating monitoring seasons and habitat restoration efforts.
- Conduct annual territory delineation surveys for GCWA and BCVI and seasonal surveys for karst fauna in multiple protected caves.
- Conduct ecological inventories and vegetation surveys, including various threatened species and species of concern (Jollyville Plateau salamander, Texabama croton, Canyon mock-orange).
- Manage or support wildlife management operations (White-tailed deer, Brown-headed cowbird and feral hog) and non-native species management including censusing, habitat assessments and population control.
- Compiled and managed field data, preparing annual reports for USFWS to ensure compliance with permit and monitoring requirements.
- Assist in wildland fire fuel reduction planning and implementation.
- Trained, supervised, and mentored staff and volunteers on standards and safety procedures, fostering teamwork and coordinating field activities to achieve implementation objectives.
Wildlife Biologist
Parsons
03.2005 - 01.2025
- Spring/Summer 2006-2025: Project Leader. Passerine enumeration studies on Camp Stanley Storage Activity (CSSA) for Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo in support of CSSA Programmatic Biological Opinion. Biennial surveys.
- Provided technical support for pre-jurisdictional wetlands determinations along Rio Grande levees and conducted bird census for USIBWC levee repairs/enhancements.
- Conducted wildlife surveys for ungulate density using nocturnal spotlight methods at Andersen AFB, Guam, and performed presence/absence surveys for Mariana fruit bat and Mariana Crow.
- March – August 2005: Passerine enumeration studies on CSSA for Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo in support of CSSA Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan development and USFWS and TPWD coordination.
Education
B.S. - Wildlife and Fisheries Science, emphasis in Wildlife Ecology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01-1994
Skills
- Avian monitoring
- Ecological inventory
- Conservation area management
- Field data collection
- Wildlife management
- Training staff and team collaboration
- Project leadership
Volunteer Associations
- Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, Chair, 01/01/17, present
- Dripping Springs Birding Club, Founder, 01/01/17, current
- Westcave Conservation Committee, Chair, 01/01/15, 12/31/17
- Travis Audubon Sanctuary Committee, Member, 01/01/09, 12/31/16
Timeline
Wildlife Biologist
Parsons
03.2005 - 01.2025
Contract Biologist
Various
01.2001 - Current
Natural Resources Specialist, Sr.
Travis County Natural Resources & Environmental Quality
10.1999 - Current
B.S. - Wildlife and Fisheries Science, emphasis in Wildlife Ecology
Texas A&M University