We are a team of skilled and experienced biologists. Our mission is to provide high quality and cost effective natural environment consulting services to our clients across Canada.
Impact Assessments & First Nation Studies
Corridor and Linear Studies
We have provided input and completed studies ranging in size and scope from small road extensions to lengthy hydroelectric transmission corridors across Canada.
Municipal and Urban Development
We provide natural environment characterization and environmental impact assessments for a wide range of clients.
First Nations Studies
We work closely with First Nation communities to ensure that significant natural features, including those of cultural significance, are appropriately protected.
Energy
Wind Energy
We are a leader in ecological monitoring of wind energy generating facilities across Canada. We routinely conduct biological monitoring of birds, bats, and other wildlife that may be present within the project area.
Solar Energy
We conduct biological inventories, assess potential impacts, and make recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures associated with solar energy generating facilities.
Hydroelectric Energy
We have extensive experience providing biological monitoring and impact assessments of proposed and existing hydroelectric generation facilities.
Construction and Restoration
Construction Monitoring
We provide all types of environmental monitoring and support services during construction projects, including infrastructure improvements and industrial parks as well as large-scale residential developments.
Ecological Restoration
We provide biological expertise to ecological restoration projects including wetland, woodland, grassland, aquatic and riparian habitats. Our team of skilled biologists has overseen numerous habitat restoration and creation projects.
Municipal Infrastructure
Our team provides biological input to municipal Class Environmental Assessments, transportation master plans, servicing plans, stormwater management plans, construction monitoring, detailed design as well as support for permitting and approvals.
Natural Heritage Systems
Natural Feature Inventory and Management
We have extensive experience in natural heritage feature analysis of woodlands, wetlands, watercourses and wildlife habitat, where we develop a Natural Heritage System as part of land use planning.
Ecological Monitoring Programs
We assist clients with scoping and implementing short and long term ecological monitoring programs and implementing conditions of approval related to monitoring.
Urban Forestry Management
We provide tree and forestry-related services through our staff of certified arborists, butternut health assessors and qualified tree risk assessors.
Database and Spatial Services
GIS and CAD
We employ a team of highly trained geospatial experts who utilize the latest in GIS and CAD software to deliver highly accurate analysis and data for our clients' projects.
GPS and Data Collection
We have the capability to collect highly accurate field data efficiently and effectively. This data allows for the delineation of natural features with sub-meter accuracy.
Database Design
We have considerable experience designing and building custom databases. Input forms, queries and reports can all be customized to meet client specifications.
Species at Risk
Permits & Authorizations
We provide specialized services to ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation including the development of monitoring and overall benefit plans, permit acquisition, and mitigation strategies.
Research Collaborations
Our team has a well-established reputation from participating in academic and agency research projects, collaborative peer-reviewed publications, providing support for partnership grants, and delivering specialized lectures.
Conservation & Recovery
We provide services related to species status assessment, recovery planning, recovery team building, and specialized field surveys for species at risk.
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