Chris Liazos

My name is Chris Liazos, and I am deeply passionate about conservation biology across family forest landscapes. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Studies with a focus on Conservation Biology at Antioch University New England, where I conduct research on family forests supported by NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program. With a background in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from the University of Vermont, I bring expertise in forest management, habitat restoration, and biodiversity monitoring.

I have extensive experience in environmental education, research, and property stewardship. From managing Glover's Ledge, an 80-acre educational forest property, to working as a forestry intern at the Harris Center, I aim to integrate scientific research with practical land management practices. My work includes developing forest managment plans, conducting bird surveys, and supporting forest landowners through conservation initiatives.

When I’m not in the field, I enjoy leading birding programs, implementing pollinator workshops, and developing innovative approaches to bridge the gap between conservation and stewardship. 

Massachusetts Audubon (Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary, Worcester, MA)

• Field Naturalist (October 2023 – Present)
  • Educate diverse audiences on environmental literacy and stewardship.
  • Lead birding programs, public events, and educational outreach efforts.
• Camp Counselor (Seasonal) (June 2018 – August 2020)
  • Created and taught lesson plans for ages 6–16 focused on natural history and environmental stewardship.

Antioch University New England (Keene, NH)

• Master’s Candidate Researcher (April 2024 – Present)
  • Conduct research on forest bird communities across silvicultural systems.
  • Coordinate avian and vegetation surveys, manage statistical analysis, and prepare manuscripts.
  • Secured $2,000 in grants and collaborated with stakeholders, including family forest landowners.
• Property Manager (Glover’s Ledge) (August 2023 – Present)
  • Manage an 80-acre educational forest property, including trail maintenance and invasive species management.
  • Lead stewardship activities such as volunteer programs, bird walks, and event organizing.
  • Develop carbon budgets for forest resources and oversee the installation of a MOTUS wildlife tracking tower.

The Harris Center (Hancock, NH)

• Forestry Intern (May 2024 – July 2024)
  • Conducted forest inventory, timber cruises, and applied Forest Vegetation Simulator and ArcGIS for management planning.
  • Assisted with USFWS Wood Thrush Motus Project by conducting surveys and coordinating volunteer efforts.
  • Completed the Audubon Forester Training and contributed to endorsed forest management plans.
• Conservation Bird Intern (January 2024 – May 2024)
  • Designed and implemented bird habitat monitoring programs, including Wood Duck, American Kestrel, and American Goshawk surveys.
  • Constructed and monitored over 40 kestrel nest boxes and enrolled them into the NestWatch citizen science program.

University of Wisconsin-Madison (Lower Sierras, CA)

• Spotted Owl Research Technician (April 2023 – July 2023)
  • Monitored California Spotted Owl populations and analyzed data from Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs).
  • Operated off-road vehicles in remote areas and managed project databases.
• US Forest Service Spotted Owl Volunteer (April 2023 – July 2023)
  • Conducted reproductive and band identification surveys and collected owl pellets for ecological analysis.

Northwoods Stewardship Center (Island Pond, VT)

• Sustainability Forestry Intern (August 2023 – October 2023)
  • Assisted in forest management planning, wildlife habitat improvement, and invasive species control.
  • Conducted data collection on Dutch elm plantings and contributed to stewardship tasks such as trail planning and gate installation.

University of Vermont (Essex County, VT & Burlington, VT)

• Avian and Forestry Research Technician (June 2021 – August 2022)
  • Established and led a bird point count survey program for adaptive silvicultural research.
  • Conducted vegetation plots and contributed to carbon modeling research.
• Finance Assistant (September 2022 – May 2023)
  • Managed financial policies for over 200 student organizations, including budgets and purchasing.
  • Advised student leaders and streamlined financial processes for campus initiatives.
• Ornithology Teaching Assistant (February 2021 – May 2021)
  • Led bird walks to teach identification and biology concepts.
  • Evaluated student assignments and assisted with lab lesson planning.
• Dendrology Teaching Assistant (August 2020 – December 2020)
  • Guided students in tree biology and identification during field trips.
  • Developed and graded lab quizzes and final ID exams.

Antioch University New England (Keene, NH)

• Master of Science in Environmental Studies: Conservation Biology
• Anticipated Completion: December 2025
• Focus: Conservation value of forest bird communities across silvicultural systems

University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)

• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
• Minors: Forestry and History
• Notable Achievements: Conducted avian and forestry research, led components on adaptive silvicultural studies, and served as a teaching assistant for ornithology and dendrology.