Will Joy

As New Mexico’s Prescribed Fire Specialist, Will Joy leads TNC New Mexico’s efforts to promote good fire that restores the health of our dry forests. William has a B.S. in forestry from Southern Illinois University and joined TNC following 10 years as a wildland firefighter, primarily with the U.S. Forest Service. Will’s priorities include expanding New Mexico’s All-Hands, All-Lands Burn Network to support prescribed burning on public and private lands, scaling fire-related training for undergraduate students and Tribal partners, and developing and implementing burn plans for TNC’s New Mexico preserves.