Jillian Liner, Director of Conservation

Jillian Liner

Director of Conservation

Joining Audubon Vermont in 2022, Jillian (she/her) is no stranger to Audubon or Vermont. She spent the last twenty years at Audubon NY—first as the Important Bird Area Coordinator, then Director of Bird Conservation, and most recently Director of Conservation. In those roles she co-authored Important Bird Areas of New York: Habitats Worth Protecting, a reference for groups looking to protect bird habitat, and launched new conservation initiatives focused on the most at-risk birds.

Prior to joining Audubon, Jillian was involved in a variety of research projects in Florida, Minnesota, Montana, and Vermont, many studying raptors. She also worked on landscape inventories and conservation plans to prioritize limited resources on the most vulnerable habitats. Jillian earned her B.A. in biology from Skidmore College and M.S. in Ecological Planning from UVM’s School of Natural Resources. She also participated in the School for Field Studies’ Wildlife Management program in Kenya.

Jillian is thrilled to return to a state she loves and can’t wait to introduce her two boys and pooch to the hikes, slopes, and waterways that she explored with her husband when they last lived in Vermont.

Articles by Jillian Liner

'Tis the Season for Christmas Bird Count
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'Tis the Season for Christmas Bird Count

— It's almost time for the 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count!
Bird Habitat Chat with Audubon: Does Vermont Need a New State Bird?
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Bird Habitat Chat with Audubon: Does Vermont Need a New State Bird?

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