Bence Carter Conservation Biologist

Bence Carter works with private landowners and forestry professionals to restore and manage Alabama’s longleaf pine ecosystems through technical assistance, educational outreach, and conservation planning. His work focuses on helping landowners achieve their management goals while improving wildlife habitat and promoting healthy, resilient forests.

Bence earned bachelor’s degrees from Birmingham-Southern College and Oregon State University and a master’s degree from Auburn University. He is a Certified Wildlife Biologist® through The Wildlife Society and previously served as an Extension Agent specializing in natural resource management. He lives in Dothan with his wife, Megan, and their daughter and is committed to restoring Alabama’s longleaf landscapes for future generations.