Aaron Johnston
Forest & Range Collaborative Coordinator

Aaron grew up in the foothills outside of Boise, Idaho, where he gained an appreciation for the rangeland and forest landscapes of the inland Northwest. Graduating from Capital High School in 2018, Aaron migrated north to the University of Idaho in the town of Moscow to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science. During his undergraduate experience, Aaron worked as rangeland water resources coordinator, and as a rangeland technician near the Sawtooth mountains in central Idaho. He then went on to pursue his master’s degree, where he conducted thesis research on the economic viability of rangeland wildfire fuel breaks in the Twin Falls BLM District of southern Idaho. A background in both science and economics provides Aaron with a skill set to connect with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. His passion for natural resources and understanding people has allowed him to excel in collaborative settings. Outside of work, Aaron loves to hike, ski, read, and research investments in equity and financial markets. Contact Aaron at aaron@highdesertpartnership.org.