Deborah M. Finch

Albuquerque, NM 87102-3407
United States
I am a scientist emeritus in the Maintaining Resilient Dryland Ecosystems Science program and focus much of my personal research on riparian and rangeland environments, specifically evaluating the outcomes of restoration treatments, fire and the removal of invasive plant species and fuel loads to reduce the risk of fire and determining the effects of those measures on biological diversity, threatened, endangered and rare species, Neotropical migratory birds, riparian resources, and interactions among different elements of ecosystems. Through much of my career, I have evaluated how processes and functions change and how managers can improve conditions and reduce vulnerability of managed and sensitive ecosystems.
- Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, B.S., Wildlife Management, 1978
- Arizona State University, Tempe, M.S., Zoology, 1981
- University of Wyoming, Laramie, Ph.D., Zoology and Physiology, 1987
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Civil Rights and Cultural Transformation Award and Plaque, 2016
Annual Awards. Rocky Mountain Research Station
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Elected Fellow, 2015
American Ornithologists' Union
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Wings Across the Americas Award, 2012
Research and Partnership Award for Outstanding Achievement in Conservation. Bird responses to invasive species, fire and fuel removal in vulnerable southwestern ecosystems
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National Grasslands Research and Technology Award, 2012
For Group Leadership for Climate Change in the Great Plains workshop and managers meeting. National Grassland Council.
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Partners in Conservation Award, 2011
For Scanning the Conservation Horizon: A Guide to Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment. In recognition of outstanding conservation achievements attained through collaboration and partnerships with individuals, communities, agencies and organizations.
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Rangeland Research and Development Award. Plaque, 2010
"For lifetime achievement in rangeland research." Rangeland Research and Development and National Forest System. USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC.
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Merit Award and Plaque, 2010
"For your dedication and commitment to excellent work as the Acting Assistant Director for the Pacific Southwest Research Station."
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Merit Award, 2009
"For Outstanding Managerial and Technical Leadership as Acting Program Manager for the Forest and Woodland Ecosystems and the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Programs". RMRS
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Merit Award, 2009
"For Outstanding Managerial and Technical Leadership as Acting Program Manager for the Forest and Woodland Ecosystems and the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Programs". RMRS
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Merit Award, 2009
"For excellent long-term mentorship of postdocs, students, and employees and for oversight of the Santa Fe and Middle Rio Grande fuel projects. RMRS.
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Merit Award and Plaque, 2008
"For exemplary leadership as Acting Wildlife Program Leader". USDA Forest Service, Research and Development, Washington Office.
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Letter of Commendation, 2008
"For support for the Great Plains Riparian Forest Management Summit". National Agroforestry Center.
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Public Awareness & Education Award - Group, 2008
For: developing "The Rocky Mountain Riparian Digest," an online outreach tool to market research from RMRS and collaborators. From New Mexico Riparian Council.
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Special Award, Etched Plate, 2007
"For your Outstanding Leadership of RWU 4351". From Unit Employees of Rocky Mountain Research Station, Albuquerque Lab.
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Merit Award, 2006
“For your active role on the RMRS Invasives Meeting Team in planning and conducting the workshop...". USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.
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Cash Award and Plaque., 2006
Best Technology Transfer Annual Award, "For RMRS-GTR-135, Assessment of Grassland Ecosystem Conditions in the American Southwest". USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station
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PIF Investigations Award, , 2006
for "Outstanding Contributions to Bird Conservation". Partners in Flight.
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Merit Award, 2006
“For exemplary efforts in managing 2 research work units through a difficult transition period...” RMRS
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Investigations Award and Plaque, 2005
Partners in Flight award. For exceptional service to landbird conservation.
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Merit Award, 2004
For outstanding leadership of the R3/RMRS Grassland Assessment Team and in editing V.1.” From Employees of the Albuquerque Forestry Sciences Laboratory.
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Merit Award, 2004
“For timely completion of RWU-4351 research charter and excellent Ecosystem Management Unit presentation”. Rocky Mountain Research Station
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Award Plaque, 2004
Civil Rights Award. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.
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The New Mexico Riparian Council Research Award (statue), 2004
For work on the Middle Rio Grande Fuels Reduction Study.
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Merit Award, 2003
“For strong leadership and high productivity of two research work units and for diversity and extent of external partnerships…” RMRS.
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Award Plaque, 2003
Civil Rights Award. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.
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Clarence Burch Recognition CashAward & Plaque, $15K, 2002
For research on the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. With Scott Stoleson. The Quivira Coalition.
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Certificate of Appreciation, 2002
“For your outstanding contributions to the success of the USDA Hurricane Mitch/Georges Reconstruction Project in Central America and the Caribbean.
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Cash Award & Certificate of Merit, 2001
“For your leadership of the technical team that produced Status, Ecology, and Conservation of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher"
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Certificate of Appreciation, 2001
“For your contributions to the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Recovery Team in drafting the Recovery Plan”, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Certificate of Appreciation , 1997
“Your involvement on the Terrestrial Ecology Team contributed toward the success of the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project."
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Cash Award & Certificate of Merit , 1997
“For outstanding effort and responsiveness in completing the manuscript “Songbird Ecology in Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests”
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Cash Award & Certificate of Merit , 1996
“For outstanding performance as Project Leader of RM-4351 for FY96.
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Cash Award & Certificate of Merit, 1996
“For your exceptional perseverance, strength, and achievement during unsettling transitional periods.”
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Governor Appointment , 1995
New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award Council.
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Special Recognition Unit Cash Award and Plaque,, 1994
Beneficial Use of Biosolids Awards Program, Environmental Protection Agency.
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Special Achievement Cash Award & Plaque, 1992
"in recognition of your outstanding contribution to the conservation of Neotropical migratory birds through the Partners in Flight Program." Partners in Flight, Washington, D.C.
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Award Plaque, 1992
for Co-chairing Program Committee, National Training Workshop, "Status and Management of Neotropical Migratory Birds".
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Cash Award and Plaque, 1991
"in recognition of exemplary contribution and participation in developing the Biological Diversity Assessment for the Rocky Mountain Region as part of the amendment of the Rocky Mountain Regional Guide." USDA Forest Service, Region 2.
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Elective Member, 1991
American Ornithologists' Union
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Certificate of Appreciation, 1991
"for workshop assistance at the IV Congreso de Ornitologia Neotropical, Quito, Ecuador.
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Cash Award and Plaque, 1990
"for demonstration of high professional skill leadership in drafting a Forest Service program for the conservation of Neotropical migratory birds. USDA Forest Service, Washington, D.C.
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Award of Excellence, 1988
Presented to Employees of Forestry Sciences Lab, Laramie, WY by the Station Directorate.
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Outstanding Research Publication Cash Award & Plaque, 1984
Parental Expenditure of Time and Energy in the Abert's Towhee", published in The Auk. Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, CO.
- Kerns, Becky K.; Poland, Therese M.; Venette, Robert C.; Patel-Weynand, Toral ; Finch, Deborah M.; Rowley, Allen ; Hayes, Deborah C.; Ielmini, Mike. 2021. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities
- Finch, Deborah M.; Butler, Jack L.; Runyon, Justin B.; Fettig, Christopher J.; Kilkenny, Francis F.; Jose, Shibu; Frankel, Susan J.; Cushman, Samuel A.; Cobb, Richard C.; Dukes, Jeffrey S.; Hicke, Jeffrey A.; Amelon, Sybill K.. 2021. Effects of Climate Change on Invasive Species
- Hayes, Deborah C.; Kerns, Becky K.; Patel-Weynand, Toral ; Finch, Deborah M.. 2021. Introduction
- Poland, Therese M.; Patel-Weynand, Toral ; Finch, Deborah M.; Ford Miniat, Chelcy ; Hayes, Deborah C.; Lopez, Vanessa M., eds... 2021. Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector
- Smith, D. Max; Driscoll, Katelyn P.; Warren, Steven D.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2020. Riparian and groundwater-dependent ecosystems of the Dixie and Fishlake National Forests: An assessment of resources and current conditions
- Carothers, Steven W.; Johnson, R. Roy; Finch, Deborah M.; Kingsley, Kenneth J.; Hamre, Robert H.. 2020. Riparian research and management: Past, present, future: Volume 2
- Tweit, Robert C.; Finch, D. M.. 2020. Abert's Towhee (Melozone aberti), version 1.0
- Cooke, Brian ; Richardson, Bryce ; Kilkenny, Francis ; St. Clair, Brad ; Finch, Deborah ; Prendeville, Holly. 2019. Science You Can Use (SYCU) - Getting climate-smart with seeds: How a new software tool helps prepare landscapes for expected future conditions
- Zhai, Xiajie ; Liu, Kesi ; Finch, Deborah M.; Huang, Ding ; Tang, Shiming ; Li, Shuiyan ; Liu, Hongfei ; Wang, Kun. 2019. Stoichiometric characteristics of different agroecosystems under the same climatic conditions in the agropastoral ecotone of northern China
- Smith, D. Max; Driscoll, Katelyn P.; Warren, Steven D.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2020. Riparian and groundwater-dependent ecosystems of the Bridger-Teton National Forest: An assessment of resources and current conditions
- Alexander, J. D.; Williams, E. J.; Gillespie, C. R.; Contreras-Martínez, S. ; Finch, D. M.. 2020. Effects of restoration and fire on habitats and populations of western hummingbirds: A literature review
- Webb, Amanda D.; Falk, Donald A.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2019. Fire ecology and management in lowland riparian ecosystems of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
- Finch, Deborah M.; Baldwin, Carolyn ; Brown, David P.; Driscoll, Katelyn P.; Fleishman, Erica ; Ford, Paulette L.; Hanberry, Brice ; Symstad, Amy J.; Van Pelt, Bill ; Zabel, Richard. 2019. Management opportunities and research priorities for Great Plains grasslands
- Smith, D. M.; Finch, D. M.. 2014. Use of native and nonnative nest plants by riparian-nesting birds along two streams in New Mexico
- Driscoll, Katelyn P.; Smith, D. Max; Warren, Steven D.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2019. Riparian ecosystems of the Salmon-Challis National Forest: An assessment of current conditions in relation to the natural range of variability
- Driscoll, K. P.; Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.. 2019. Riparian ecosystems of the Manti-La Sal National Forest: An assessment of current conditions in relation to natural range of variability
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.. 2018. Impacts of interacting fire, climate, and hydrologic changes on riparian forest ecosystems in the Southwest Chapter 3
- Johnson, R. Roy; Carothers, Steven W.; Finch, Deborah M.; Kingsley, Kenneth J.; Stanley, John T.. 2018. Riparian research and management: Past, present, future: Volume 1
- Smith, D. Max; Driscoll, Katelyn P.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2018. Riparian and wetland ecosystems of the Ashley National Forest: An assessment of current conditions in relation to natural range of variation
- Zhai, Xiajie; Zhao, Huan; Guo, Lizhu; Finch, Deborah M.; Huang, Ding; Liu, Kesi; Tang, Shiming; Yang, Yuejuan; Guo, Jianxin; Li, Jiahuan; Xie, Shu; Wang, Kun. 2018. The emergy of metabolism in the same ecosystem (maize) under different environmental conditions
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2018. GSD Update: Year in Review: Spotlight on 2017 Research by the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Program
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2017. GSD Update: Year in Review: Spotlight on 2016 Research by the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Program
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.. 2017. Climate change and wildfire effects in aridland riparian ecosystems: An examination of current and future conditions
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.. 2016. Riparian trees and aridland streams of the southwestern United States: An assessment of the past, present, and future
- Dumroese, Kas; Pinto, Jeremy; Finch, Deborah M.. 2016. Restoring arid western habitats: Native plants maximize wildlife conservation effectiveness
- Finch, D. M.; Boyce, D. A.; Chambers, J. C.; Colt, C. J.; Dumroese, K.; Kitchen, S. G.; McCarthy, C.; Meyer, S. E.; Richardson, B. A.; Rowland, M. M.; Rumble, M. A.; Schwartz, M. K.; Tomosy, M. S.; Wisdom, M. J.. 2016. Conservation and restoration of sagebrush ecosystems and sage-grouse: An assessment of USDA Forest Service Science
- Finch, Deborah M.; Pendleton, Rosemary L.; Reeves, Matt C.; Ott, Jeffrey E.; Kilkenny, Francis F.; Butler, Jack L.; Ott, Jacqueline P.; Pinto, Jeremy R.; Ford, Paulette L.; Runyon, Justin B.; Rumble, Mark A.; Kitchen, Stanley G.. 2016. Rangeland drought: Effects, restoration, and adaptation Chap. 8
- Friggens, Megan M.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2015. Implications of climate change for bird conservation in the southwestern U.S
- Friggens, Megan M.; Loehman, Rachel; Holsinger, Lisa; Finch, Deborah. 2014. Vulnerability of riparian obligate species to the interactive effect of fire, climate and hydrological change
- Finch, Deborah; Boyce, Douglas; Chambers, Jeanne; Colt, Chris; McCarthy, Clint; Kitchen, Stanley; Richardson, Bryce; Rowland, Mary; Rumble, Mark; Schwartz, Michael; Tomosy, Monica; Wisdom, Michael. 2015. USDA Forest Service Sage-Grouse Conservation Science Strategy
- Finch, Deborah; Hawksworth, David. 2015. GSD Update: Year in Review: Spotlight on 2014 Research by the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Program
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.; Stoleson, Scott H.. 2014. Nest-location and nest-survival of black-chinned hummingbirds in New Mexico: A comparison between rivers with differing levels of regulation and invasion of nonnative plants
- Bagne, Karen E.; Friggens, Megan M.; Coe, Sharon J.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2014. The importance of assessing climate change vulnerability to address species conservation
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2014. GSD Update: Year in Review: Spotlight on 2013 research by the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Program
- Friggens, Megan; Raish, Carol; Finch, Deborah; McSweeney, Alice. 2015. The influence of personal belief, agency mission and city size on open space decision making processes in three southwestern cities
- Thomey, Michell L.; Ford, Paulette L.; Reeves, Matthew C.; Finch, Deborah M.; Litvak, Marcy E.; Collins, Scott L.. 2014. Climate change impacts on future carbon stores and management of warm deserts of the United States
- Thomey, Michell L.; Ford, Paulette L.; Reeves, Matt C.; Finch, Deborah M.; Litvak, Marcy E.; Collins, Scott L.. 2014. Review of climate change impacts on future carbon stores and management of warm deserts of the United States
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2013. GSD Update: Strategies for understanding and controlling species invasions
- Friggens, M.; Bagne, K.; Finch, D.; Falk, D.; Triepke, J.; Lynch, A.. 2013. Review and recommendations for climate change vulnerability assessment approaches with examples from the Southwest
- Friggens, Megan M.; Finch, Deborah M.; Bagne, Karen E.; Coe, Sharon J.; Hawksworth, David L.. 2013. Vulnerability of species to climate change in the Southwest: terrestrial species of the Middle Rio Grande
- King, David; Finch, Deborah M.. 2013. The effects of climate change on terrestrial birds of North America
- Cartron, Jean-Luc E.; Finch, Deborah M.; Hawksworth, David L.; Stoleson, Scott H.. 2013. Nesting ecology and nest success of the Blue Grosbeak along two rivers in New Mexico
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2013. GSD Update: Ushering in a new age of genetics to restore lands and conserve species
- Bagne, Karen E.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2013. Vulnerability of species to climate change in the Southwest: threatened, endangered, and at-risk species at Fort Huachuca, Arizona
- Finch, Deborah; Sutherland, Elaine K.. 2007. Achieving fuel reduction goals and restoring riparian zones to healthy conditions: Riparian ecosystem dynamics in relation to fire in the Rocky Mountains
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2013. GSD Update: Year in Review: Spotlight on 2012 Research by the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Program
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1985. A weighted-means ordination of riparian birds in southeastern Wyoming
- Bagne, Karen; Finch, Deborah. 2012. GSD Update: It works both ways: How scientists and managers join forces to conserve today s natural resources
- Finch, Deborah M.; Smith, D. Max; LeDee, Olivia; Cartron, Jean-Luc E.; Rumble, Mark A.. 2012. Climate change, animal species, and habitats: Adaptation and issues (Chapter 5)
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2012. Climate change in grasslands, shrublands, and deserts of the interior American West: a review and needs assessment
- Bagne, Karen E.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2012. Vulnerability of species to climate change in the Southwest: threatened, endangered, and at-risk species at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona
- Boone, Christopher G.; Cook, Elizabeth; Hall, Sharon J.; Nation, Marcia L.; Grimm, Nancy B.; Raish, Carol B.; Finch, Deborah M.; York, Abigail M.. 2012. A comparative gradient approach as a tool for understanding and managing urban ecosystems
- Coe, Sharon J.; Finch, Deborah M.; Friggens, Megan M.. 2012. An assessment of climate change and the vulnerability of wildlife in the Sky Islands of the Southwest
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.; Hawksworth, David L.. 2012. Nesting characteristics of mourning doves in central New Mexico: Response to riparian forest change
- Davison, Jennifer E.; Coe, Sharon; Finch, Deborah; Rowland, Erika; Friggens, Megan; Graumlich, Lisa J.. 2012. Bringing indices of species vulnerability to climate change into geographic space: an assessment across the Coronado national forest
- Tallman, Barbara; Finch, Deborah M.; Edminster, Carl; Hamre, Robert. 1998. The future of arid grasslands: identifying issues, seeking solutions
- Pearson, Dean; Finch, Deborah. 2011. V. Terrestrial vertebrates
- Finch, Deborah M.; Wolters, Gale L.; Yong, Wang; Mund, Mary Jean. 1995. Plants, arthropods, and birds of the Rio Grande chapter 7
- Finch, Deborah M.; Tainter, Joseph A.. 1995. Introduction: Ecosystem research in a human context chapter 1
- Pendleton, Rosemary L.; Pendleton, Burton K.; Finch, Deborah. 2011. Displacement of native riparian shrubs by woody exotics: Effects on arthropod and pollinator community composition
- Law, Darin J.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2011. Hydrologic, abiotic and biotic interactions: plant density, windspeed, leaf size and groundwater all affect oak water use efficiency
- Bagne, Karen E.; Friggens, Megan M.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2011. A System for Assessing Vulnerability of Species (SAVS) to Climate Change
- Finch, Deborah M.; Tainter, Joseph A.. 1995. Ecology, diversity, and sustainability of the Middle Rio Grande Basin
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1987. Bird-habitat relationships in subalpine riparian shrublands of the Central Rocky Mountains
- Evans, Diane M.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1994. Relationships between forest songbird populations and managed forests in Idaho
- Bagne, Karen E.; Finch, Deborah M.; Friggens, Megan M.. 2011. Vulnerability of amphibians to climate change: implications for rangeland management
- Finch, D. M.; Bagne, K. E.; Friggens, M. M.; Smith, D. M.; Brodhead, K. M.. 2011. A review of climate change effects on terrestrial rangeland birds
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.. 2011. Abundance of wind scorpions (Solifugae: Eremobatidae) in riparian forests disturbed by grazing, fire, and flood in Central New Mexico, USA
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Geography, administrative roles, and users of Cimarron National Grassland
- Finch, Deborah M.; Ruggiero, Leonard F.. 1993. Wildlife habitats and biological diversity in the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains
- Finch, Deborah M.; Fletcher, Rick. 1994. Silvicultural effects on birds in the Rockies
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1994. Links between scale and neotropical migratory bird populations
- Block, William M.; Finch, Deborah M.; Brennan, Leonard A.. 1995. Single-species versus multiple-species approaches for management
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1995. Conservation and management of Neotropical migrants landbirds in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains book review
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.; Cox, Steve W.. 1995. Landbird migration along the Middle Rio Grande: Summary of banding data from spring and fall 1994
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1998. The ecology of migrant birds: A neotropical perspective book review
- Finch, Deborah M.; Kelly, Jeffrey. 2002. Nest site selection in native and exotic trees by Black-chinned Hummingbirds
- Finch, Deborah M.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.. 2003. Predicting avian population responses to fuel removal in river woodlands of the southwestern United States
- Stoleson, Scott H.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2003. Microhabitat use by breeding Southwestern Willow Flycatchers on the Gila River, New Mexico
- Finch, Deborah M.; Friggens, Megan; Bagne, Karen. 2011. Case Study 3: Species vulnerability assessment for the Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico
- Bateman, Heather; Chung-MacCoubrey, Alice; Finch, Deborah. 2010. Snake, rattle, and roll: Investigating the snakes that live in the Bosque along the Middle Rio Grande
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1986. Similarities in riparian bird communities among elevational zones in southeastern Wyoming
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1987. Bird-habitat relationships in riparian communities of southeastern Wyoming
- Davis, Peter R.; Emerick, John C.; Finch, Deborah M.; Foster, Susan Q.; Monarch, John W.; Rush, Sandra; Thorne, Oakleigh, II.; Todd, Jeffrey. 1989. Proceedings IV: Issues and technology in the management of impacted wildlife; February 6-8, 1989; Glenwood Springs, CO
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1989. Species abundances, guild dominance patterns, and community structure of breeding riparian birds
- Finch, Deborah; Wilson, Marcia; Roca, Roberto. 1992. Programa de conservacion para aves migratorias neotropicales
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1992. Opportunities and goals of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Program - Partners in Flight
- Chavez-Leon, Gilberto; Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Rapid assessment of endemic bird areas in Michoacan, Mexico
- Finch, Deborah M.; Anderson, Stanley H.; Hubert, Wayne A.. 1987. Habitat suitability index models: Lark bunting
- Hejl, Sallie J.; Hutto, Richard L.; Preston, Charles R.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1995. Effects of silvicultural treatments in the Rocky Mountains
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.. 1997. A partly albino Wilson's Warbler (Wilsonia pusilla)
- Ford, Paulette L.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Amphibians and land use in the Chihuahuan Desert border region
- Franzreb, Kathleen E.; Finch, Deborah M.; Wood, Petra Bohall; Capen, David E.. 1999. Management strategies for the conservation of forest birds
- Stoleson, Scott H.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Unusual nest sites for southwestern Willow Flycatchers
- Thompson, Frank R., III.; Finch, Deborah M.; Probst, John R.; Gaines, Glen D.; Dobkin, David S.. 1999. Multi-resource and multi-scale approaches for meeting the challenge of managing multiple species
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Response
- Stoleson, Scott H.; Shook, Roland S.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2000. Breeding biology of Lucy's Warbler in southwestern New Mexico
- Wang, Yong; Finch, Deborah M.. 2002. Consistency of mist netting and point counts in assessing landbird species richness and relative abundance during migration
- Stoleson, Scott H.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2001. Breeding bird use of and nesting success in exotic Russian olive in New Mexico
- Finch, Deborah M.; Pearson, Dean; Wunderle, Joseph; Arendt, Wayne. 2010. Terrestrial animals as invasive species and as species at risk from invasions
- Struempf, Heather M.; Finch, Deborah M.; Hayward, Gregory; Anderson, Stanley. 2001. Predicting nest success from habitat features in aspen forests of the central Rocky Mountains
- Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Use of saltcedar vegetation by landbirds migrating through the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
- DeLay, Linda S.; Finch, Deborah M.; Brantley, Sandra; Fagerlund, Richard; Means, Michael D.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.. 1999. Arthropods of native and exotic vegetation and their association with willow flycatchers and Wilson's warblers
- Finch, Deborah M.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.. 1999. Status and migration of the Southwestern willow flycatcher in New Mexico
- Means, Michael D.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Bird migration through Middle Rio Grande riparian forests, 1994 to 1997
- Finch, Deborah M.; Whitney, Jeffrey C.. 1999. Rio Grande ecosystems: Proceedings introduction
- Schweitzer, Sara H.; Finch, Deborah M.; Leslie, David M., Jr... 1996. Reducing impacts of brood parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds on riparian-nesting migratory songbirds
- Potter, Deborah A.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Rio Grande Basin Consortium: Mission, goals, and activities
- Finch, Deborah M.; Domenici, Pete V.; Whitney, Jeffrey. C.; Harris, Steve; Shields, Brian; Crawford, Clifford S.. 1996. Panel - Rio Grande restoration: Future directions
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Landbird species composition and relative abundance during migration along the Rio Grande
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Research and management of soil, plant, animal, and human resources in the Middle Rio Grande Basin
- Mount, Joanne; Krausman, William; Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Riparian habitat change along the Isleta-Belen reach of the Rio Grande
- Shaw, Douglas W.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Introduction
- Finch, Deborah M.; Yong, Wang. 1996. Sparrow migration along a river corridor in desert grassland
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Sustaining western grasslands and associated wildlife: An introduction
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1983. Brood parasitism of the Abert's Towhee: Timing, frequency, and effects
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1984. Parental expenditure of time and energy in the Abert's Towhee (Pipilo aberti)
- Finch, Deborah M.; Yang, Wang. 2000. Landbird migration in riparian habitats of the Middle Rio Grande: A case study
- Finch, Deborah M.; Rothstein, Stephen I.; Boren, Jon C.; Graf, William L.; Holechek, Jerry L.; Kus, Barbara E.; Marshall, Robert M.; Pohl, Molly M.; Sferra, Susan J.; Sogge, Mark K.; Stromberg, Julie C.; Valentine, Bradley A.; Whitfield, Mary J.; Williams, Sartor O., III... 2002. Final recovery plan of the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1990. Effects of predation and competitor interference on nesting success of house wrens and tree swallows
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1991. Positive associations among riparian bird species correspond to elevational changes in plant communities
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1991. House Wrens adjust laying dates and clutch size in relation to annual flooding
- Finch, Deborah M.; Block, William M.; Fletcher, Reg A.; Fager, Leon F.. 1993. Integrating neotropical migratory birds into Forest Service plans for ecosystem management
- Koford, Rolf R.; Dunning, John B., Jr..; Ribic, Christine A.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1994. A glossary for avian conservation biology
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.. 1997. Population trends of migratory landbirds along the Middle Rio Grande
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.. 1997. Migration of the Willow Flycatcher along the Middle Rio Grande
- Garcia, Santiago; Finch, Deborah M.; Leon, Gilberto Chavez. 1998. Patterns of forest use and endemism in resident bird communities of north-central Michoacan, Mexico
- Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1998. Tracking migrant songbirds with stable isotopes
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.; Moore, Frank R.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.. 1998. Stopover ecology and habitat use of migratory Wilson's Warblers
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1999. Recovering southwestern willow flycatcher populations will benefit riparian health
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1981. Nest predation of Abert's Towhees by coachwhips and roadrunners
- Finch, Deborah M.; Ward, A. Lorin; Hamre, R. H.. 1982. Comments in defense of symposia proceedings: Response to Bart and Anderson
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1982. Interspecific nest use by aridland birds
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1982. Rejection of cowbird eggs by crissal thrashers
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1983. Seasonal variation in nest placement of Abert's Towhees
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1984. Aspects of nestling growth in Abert's Towhee
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1984. Some factors affecting productivity in Abert's Towhee
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1985. Multivariate analysis of early and late nest sites of Abert's Towhees
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1989. Relationships of surrounding riparian habitat to nest-box use and reproductive outcome in House Wrens
- Bateman, Heather L.; Snell, Howard L.; Chung-MacCoubrey, Alice; Finch, Deborah M.. 2010. Growth, activity, and survivorship from three sympatric parthenogenic whiptails (family Teiidae)
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Ecosystem disturbance and wildlife conservation in western grasslands - A symposium proceedings
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1989. Habitat use and habitat overlap of riparian birds in three elevational zones
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1991. Population ecology, habitat requirements, and conservation of neotropical migratory birds
- Finch, Deborah M.. 1991. Threatened, endangered, and vulnerable species of terrestrial vertebrates in the Rocky Mountain Region
- Bagne, Karen E.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2009. Small-scale response in an avian community to a large-scale thinning project in the southwestern United States
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.; Hawksworth, David L.. 2009. Black-chinned hummingbird nest-site selection and nest survival in response to fuel reduction in a southwestern riparian forest
- Finch, Deborah M.; Whitney, Jeffrey C.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Loftin, Samuel R.. 1999. Rio Grande ecosystems: linking land, water, and people: Toward a sustainable future for the Middle Rio Grande Basin
- Bagne, Karen E.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2009. Response of small mammal populations to fuel treatment and precipitation in a ponderosa pine forest, New Mexico
- Chung-MacCoubrey, Alice; Bateman, Heather L.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2009. Captures of Crawford's gray shrews (Notiosorex crawfordi) along the Rio Grande in central New Mexico
- Stoleson, Scott H.; Agyagos, Janie; Finch, Deborah M.; McCarthey, Tracy; Uyehara, Jamie; Whitfield, Mary J.. 2000. Chapter 11: Research needs
- Finch, Deborah M.; Agyagos, Janie; McCarthey, Tracy; Marshall, Robert M.; Stoleson, Scott H.; Whitfield, Mary J.. 2000. Chapter 10: Management recommendations
- Finch, Deborah M.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Cartron, Jean-Luc E.. 2000. Chapter 7: Migration and winter ecology
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2000. Chapter 1: Introduction of the conservation assessment concept
- Bateman, Heather L.; Chung-MacCoubrey, Alice; Snell, Howard L.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2009. Abundance and species richness of snakes along the Middle Rio Grande riparian forest in New Mexico
- Smith, D. Max; Finch, Deborah M.; Gunning, Christian; Jemison, Roy; Kelly, Jeffrey F.. 2009. Post-wildfire recovery of riparian vegetation during a period of water scarcity in the southwestern USA
- Smith, D. Max; Kelly, Jeffrey; Finch, Deborah M.. 2006. Cicada emergence in southwestern riparian forest: Influences of wildfire and vegetation composition
- Smith, D. Max; Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2007. Avian nest box selection and nest success in burned and unburned southwestern riparian forests
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2008. Pentimento: Fuels reduction and restoration in the Bosque of the Middle Rio Grande
- Finch, Deborah M.; Dold, Catherine, eds... 2008. Middle Rio Grande Basin Research Report 2008
- Cartron, Jean-Luc E.; Hawksworth, David L.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2008. First records of the Brown Creeper breeding along the middle Rio Grande in central New Mexico
- Bateman, Heather L.; Chung-MacCoubrey, Alice; Finch, Deborah M.; Snell, Howard L.; Hawksworth, David L.. 2008. Impacts of non-native plant removal on vertebrates along the Middle Rio Grande (New Mexico)
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2008. Rocky Mountain Riparian Digest
- Smith, D. Max; Kelly, Jeff F.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2006. Wildfire, Exotic Vegetation, and Breeding Bird Habitat in the Rio Grande Bosque
- Finch, Deborah M.; Galloway, June; Hawksworth, David. 2006. Monitoring Bird Populations in Relation to Fuel Loads and Fuel Treatments in Riparian Woodlands with Tamarisk and Russian Olive Understories
- Finch, Deborah M.; Patton-Mallory, Marcia. 1993. Closing the gap between research and management
- Shaw, Douglas W.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1996. Desired future conditions for Southwestern riparian ecosystems: Bringing interests and concerns together
- Smith, D. Max; Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2006. Influences of disturbance and vegetation on abundance of native and exotic detritivores in a southwestern riparian forest
- Schweitzer, Sara H.; Finch, Deborah M.; Leslie, David M, Jr... 1998. The brown-headed cowbird and its riparian-dependent hosts in New Mexico
- Finch, Deborah M.; Stoleson, Scott H.. 2000. Status, ecology, and conservation of the southwestern willow flycatcher
- Hutto, Richard L.; Hejl, Sallie J.; Preston, Charles R.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1993. Effects of silvicultural treatments on forest birds in the Rocky Mountains: implications and management recommendations
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2005. Assessment of grassland ecosystem conditions in the Southwestern United States: Wildlife and fish. Vol. 2
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2004. Assessment of grassland ecosystem conditions in the Southwestern United States. Vol. 1
- Finch, Deborah M.; Ganey, Joseph L.; Yong, Wang; Kimball, Rebecca T.; Sallabanks, Rex. 1997. Effects and interactions of fire, logging, and grazing
- Block, William M.; Finch, Deborah M.. 1997. Songbird ecology in southwestern ponderosa pine forests: A literature review
- Finch, Deborah M.; Stangel, Peter W.. 1993. Status and management of neotropical migratory birds
- Scurlock, Dan; Finch, Deborah M.. 1997. A historical overview
- Yong, Wang; Finch, Deborah M.. 2002. Stopover ecology of landbirds migrating along the middle Rio Grande in spring and fall
- Block, William M.; Finch, Deborah M.; Ganey, Joseph L.; Moir, William H.. 1997. Summary (Songbird ecology in southwestern ponderosa pine forests: A literature review)
- Finch, Deborah M.; Dahms, Cathy W.. 2004. Purpose and Need for a Grassland Assessment
- Finch, Deborah M.. 2000. Research of the Rio Grande Ecosystem Management Program
- Richmond, Merle L.; Henny, Charles J.; Floyd, Randy L.; Mannan, William R.; Finch, Deborah M.; DeWeese, Lawrence R.. 1979. Effects of sevin-4-oil, dimilin, and orthene on forest birds in northeastern Oregon
- BEISSINGER, STEVEN R. J.; REED, MICHAEL; WUNDERLE, JR., JOSEPH M. ROBINSON.; FINCH, DEBORAH M.. 2000. REPORT OF THE AOU CONSERVATION COMMITTEE ON THE PARTNERS IN FLIGHT SPECIES PRIORITIZATION PLAN
- Cartron, Jean-Luc E.; Richardson, W. Scott; Finch, Deborah M.; Krueper, David J.. 2000. Chapter 6: Research needs for the conservation of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl in Arizona
- Cartron, Jean-Luc E.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2000. Ecology and conservation of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl in Arizona
- Brodhead, Katherine M.; Stoleson, Scott H.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2007. Southwestern willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus) in a grazed landscape: factors influencing brood parasitism
- Cartron, Jean-Luc E.; Means, Michael D.; Hawksworth, David L.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2007. Colonization of the eastern bluebird along the Rio Grande in New Mexico
- Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Smith, Rob; Finch, Deborah M.; Moore, Frank R.; Yong, Wang. 1999. Influence of summer biogeography on wood warbler stopover abundance
- Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2000. Effects of sampling design on age ratios of migrants captured at stopover sites
- Kelly, Jeffrey F.; DeLay, Linda S.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2002. Density-dependent mass gain by Wilson's Warblers during stopover
- Kelly, Jeffrey F.; Atudorei, Viorel; Sharp, Zachary D.; Finch, Deborah M.. 2002. Insights into Wilson's Warbler migration from analyses of hydrogen stable-isotope ratios
- Skagen, Susan K.; Kelly, Jeffrey F.; van Riper III, Charles; Hutto, Richard L.; Finch, Deborah M.; Krueper, David J.; Melcher, Cynthia P.. 2005. Geography of spring landbird migration through riparian habitats in southwestern North America

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