Owen Carson

After graduating from Brevard College in 2008 with a BS in Environmental Science and Minor in Geology, Owen began his professional career with Equinox in 2010, working as a field technician and gaining skills in natural resources management. With an innate love of botany and ecology, Owen eventually found himself filling the role of the Plant Ecologist, consulting on a wide variety of projects for Equinox. He is trained in NC Surface Water Identification, Wetlands Delineation, and Forest Inventory and Analysis/Forest Health Monitoring. Owen also holds a NC Pesticide Applicator's License (#026-29539), and has over 4 years experience managing invasive exotic plants. In addition, he is a Certified Associate Ecologist with the Ecological Society of America. His passion for exploring native plants and habitats fuels his free-time activities, which include gardening, backpacking, climbing and drawing.