Peter Cooper (pronouns: he/him/his) is the Deschutes Land Trust's Stewardship Manager. Peter leads the Land Trust's monitoring program, ensuring conservation values are upheld on all our protected lands. In addition, Peter is responsible for developing and implementing forestry projects, leading volunteer work parties and tours, and using drones and wildlife cameras to acquire imagery. Peter earned his B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon. After graduating, Peter worked as a seasonal restoration and stewardship associate for the Eugene-based McKenzie River Trust, where he helped with various floodplain restoration projects. Peter has lived in Oregon his entire life and enjoys the variety of climates, landscapes, and people that make this state great. His favorite activities are whatever gets his family outside and engaged with the natural world.