EXPERTISE

ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING

Providing over three decades of specialized field experience monitoring and protecting southeastern wildlife populations and habitats.

Two men in a forest holding a snake, one demonstrating and the other observing.

In the field with fellow Alabamian Dr. E.O. Wilson. Discussing biodiversity over a freshly caught racer—a fitting tribute to Ed’s childhood nickname, "Snake," from his youth in Brewton, Alabama. Photo by Edwin Bridges.

REGULATORY & PERMITTING

Securing essential state and federal scientific collection, handling, and translocation permits for sensitive focal species.

Two park rangers using a long-handled net to catch a flying insect or butterfly near a tree in a forest, while one ranger holds a device and the other reaches out.

Partnering for recovery: In the field with former USFWS biologist Eric Spadgenske. Our long-term collaboration helped grow the Enon-Sehoy RCW population from just 4 active groups in 2007 to more than 40 groups today. Photo by Beth Finch.

SPATIAL ANALYSIS & MAPPING

Proficiency in data-driven conservation tools, integrating ArcGIS Pro, drone photogrammetry, and LiDAR analysis to model complex tracts.

Precise GIS land-cover modeling and habitat classification mapping used for comprehensive property analysis and project tracking.

Senior Biologist Mark Bailey is coauthor of these publications:

PARC Habitat Management Guidelines for Amphibians and Reptiles of the Southeastern United States

Turtles of Alabama

Lizards and Snakes of Alabama

Frogs and Toads of Alabama

Book cover with a treefrog clinging to a tree trunk in a forested area.
Book cover with a treefrog clinging to a tree trunk in a forested area.
Close-up of a turtle with yellow and black patterned skin and a bright orange underside, partially submerged in water, with green foliage in the background.
Close-up of a turtle with yellow and black patterned skin and a bright orange underside, partially submerged in water, with green foliage in the background.
Book cover titled 'Lizards and Snakes of Alabama' with a close-up of a snake and a lizard, featuring a rocky background.
Book cover titled 'Lizards and Snakes of Alabama' with a close-up of a snake and a lizard, featuring a rocky background.
Cover of a book titled 'Frogs and Toads of Alabama' featuring a close-up photograph of a green tree frog perched on a log.
Cover of a book titled 'Frogs and Toads of Alabama' featuring a close-up photograph of a green tree frog perched on a log.

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