Biography

Rob Butler uses scientific enquiry to guide social decisions about nature conservation.

Dr. Rob Butler has over four decades of experience in science and conservation that he uses to advise organizations and governments on research, conservation and human needs. Here is a summary of his biography:

·         Doctor of Philosophy from the University of British Columbia

·         Biologist and senior scientist in the Canadian government for 28 years

·         BC Program Scientist for Bird Studies Canada

·         President of the Pacific WildLife Foundation

·         Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University

·         Organized and co-chaired scientific conferences in the Americas, Europe and Asia

·         Served on the executive of several national and international science, education and conservation organizations

·         Instrumental roles in the launch of Canada’s Important Bird Areas Program, the Breeding Bird Atlas of British Columbia, the Young Naturalists Club of BC, and Pacific WildLife Foundation

·         Fellow International of the Explorers’ Club

·         Fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union

·         Outstanding Alumnus of Simon Fraser University

·         Distinguished Alumnus of Capilano University

·         Honorary Director of Young Naturalists Club of BC

·         Board of Directors of The Nature Trust of British Columbia

·         Board Member of the Copper River Migratory Bird Initiative, Alaska

·         Regular guest on radio and television, and in the print media

·         Popular speaker at conferences, seminars, think tanks and public events.