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Kenneth Brian Hays Extension Program Specialist/Fort Hood Project 715A East Main Gatesville, TX 76528 254-865-2061 bhays@tamu.edu |
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Duties at IRNR
Serves as Central Texas Habitat Restoration Project Coordinator responsible for coordination and management of research, monitoring, reporting and training efforts associated with the Fort Hood Off-site Conservation Program (FHOSCP) in combination with the Leon River Restoration Project (LRRP). Designs and delivers Extension programming efforts aimed at transfer of wildlife and rangeland management technologies to private landowners and contractors, with a primary focus on the goals of the FHOSCP and LRRP – prepares Extension and outreach media associated with the project.
Education
Master of Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A&M University, Thesis Title: Water Use
by Saltcedar and Associated Vegetation on the Canadian, Colorado and Pecos Rivers in Texas. May 2003.
Bachelor of Science - Rangeland Ecology and Management-Watershed Management Option, Texas A&M University, December 1992.
Relevant Experience
Extension Associate - Wildlife Management, January 2001 – February 2005, Texas Cooperative Extension,
Wildlife and Fisheries Science Department, College Station, TX. Coordinator for the South Central
Texas Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project and Manager TCE Demonstration Farm in Brazoria County.
Conducted an education and outreach program using well-documented demonstrations for educating landowners
on implementation and results of integrated wildlife management plans. Demonstrations incorporated
the use of brush management, prescribed fire, grazing management, and native range enhancement for
the restoration of habitats for native wildlife.
Extension Assistant - Water-Conservation, February 1998 -January 2001, Texas Agricultural Extension
Service, Rangeland Ecology and Management Department, College Station, TX. Responsible for developing
and implementing educational programs on sustainable rangeland practices focusing on water supply and
conservation. Developed rangeland water conservation demonstrations, publications, and educational
materials for clientele, presented information to the public and prepared proposals for funding
educational projects. Worked with state and federal agencies, NGOs and with private landowners.
Awards and Honors
Publication Award – Popular Article, Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society 2005
Publication Award – Popular Article, Texas Section Society for Range Management 2003
Certified Professional in Rangeland Management 2001-present
Hunter Education Instructor 2001-present
