The
MDC’s private lands conservationists work with landowners to improve
wildlife habitat by teaching management techniques such as timber stand
improvement, food plot development and invasive species control.
“Kara
has shown a great deal of passion for the people of the Bootheel, their
natural resources, and is very committed to them,” said Tony Jaco, the
private lands regional supervisor.
McSpadden
is a Dunklin County native and understands the area along with local
habitat challenges, Jaco said. She has a background in production
agriculture in Dunklin County, as well as education and experience in
resource management. McSpadden earned a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife
Conservation and Management from Missouri State University.
After
beginning her career with MDC trapping Gypsy moths in the Southeast
Region, she then worked as a resource assistant with the New Madrid work
team and then as a forestry resource technician for the same work
team. McSpadden is Level Two Fire Management Certified, Wildland
Firefighter Certified and has assisted with timber stand improvement,
prescribed fire, forest inventory, tree planting and marking timber on
public and private land. She has worked with several partners including
more than 40 Rural Fire Departments across five counties in Southeast
Missouri.
“Kara
is well respected by other staff for her hard work, friendly demeanor,
and professional way of interacting with people,” Jaco said.
McSpadden resides in Dexter and can be reached at Kara.McSpadden@mdc.mo.gov or at (573)778-4983.
For
information on how the MDC works with landowners to improve habitat, or
to find a private lands conservationist near you, go online to mdc.mo.gov.
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