Tim Siegmund works for Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) and leads its Private Lands and Habitat Program, whose goal “is to provide advice and information to private landowners interested in the conservation and development of wildlife habitat on their property“.

Tim earned a bachelor’s degree and did graduate research at Stephen F. Austin State University and then joined TPWD in 2009. Working out of College Station, Tim was responsible for seven counties, performing wildlife surveys, public outreach, technical guidance, prescribed fire assistance, public hunting opportunity, wildlife tax valuation planning and dealing with other wildlife issues. He was the TPWD field lead for the Pastures for Upland Birds program that focuses on native grassland restoration. He has facilitated the planting of over 4,000 acres of native grasses and forbs since 2011. Starting November 1, 2017, Tim began his role as the Private Lands Program Leader for TPWD dealing with private lands issues in a statewide capacity. Recently, Tim became a board member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas. Tim resides in College Station with his wife and two children.*