
Services
Expertise. Intuition. Ingenuity.
Ecology

Research and Monitoring
Do you need guidance and expertise to carry out a project?
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such as a forest hydrology study to determine adaptive management strategies for enhancing forest health, improving wildlife habitat and mitigating wildfire risk in our changing climate?

Environmental Assessment

Regulatory Requirements, Permitting, Planning, Monitoring
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Environmental management plan
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Environmental monitoring
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Erosion and sediment control
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Watershed assessment
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Riparian area assessment
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Environmental impact assessment
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Contaminated site assessment and remediation

Site Reclamation

Habitat restoration
Planning for:
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Preparing the ground surface considering local climate, soil and topography.
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Re-vegetation for slope stabilization and soil preservation.
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Re-establishment of riparian habitats.
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Invasive species management and restoration of natural vegetation communities.

Sustainability

Increase your triple bottom line:
environmental, social, economic
Advice on:
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How to reduce the environmental footprint of your business?
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How to make climate change conscious management decisions?
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How to improve the social implications of your products, services and/or supply chains.

Environmental Education

Eco-cultural exploration
Experiences with an ecologist include:
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View endemic species of plants and animals in their natural habitats with an ecologist.
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Discover local history of indigenous and European people in relation to the mountains of western Canada.
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Experience the effects of geology, topography and climate on plant and animal characteristics.
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Learn how to navigate trails with confidence, and camp in a way that leaves no trace.

Permaculture

Human habitat design
Advice on:
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Creating a yard and garden that mimics a natural ecosystem.
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Locally endemic plant species and landscape features to provide habitat for wildlife, including pollinators.
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Combining land reclamation and food production principles to enhance ecological function in urban or rural landscapes.
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Optimize plant growth and minimize stress with guidance on irrigation, nutrient and micro-climate management.
