Sherry Barrett (Assistant Field Supervisor, Tucson sub-office) taught a module on Habitat Conservation Planning. Mima Falk (Plant Ecologist, Tucson sub-office) presented a case study on a Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha scheeri var. robustispina) conservation bank. Marty Tuegel (Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Tucson Sub-office) presented a case study on Chiricahua leopard frog (Rana chiricahuensis) safe harbor agreements. Doug Duncan (Fisheries Biologist, Tucson Sub-office) organized and led the lengthy and comprehensive field trip to visit various Partners for Fish and Wildlife and other program restoration and enhancement sites. Kris Randall (Partners for Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Phoenix Ecological Services Office) taught a session on the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, and also drove a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service vehicle for the field trip. Doug Duncan and Jason Douglas (Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Tucson Sub-office) and Dave Smith (Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Flagstaff Sub-office) also drove vehicles.

The training course included a diverse group of instructors from across the United States. Tucson staff also secured the participation of guest speakers and subject-area experts from the Tucson area, including Dr. Selso Villegas of the Tohono O?odham Nation; Maeveen Behan, Esq., and Jean Emery, Esq., of Pima County; and Diana Freshwater of the Arizona Open Land Trust. The course received excellent participant reviews, and AESO staff were recognized by NCTC Director Lemmon for their contributions.