We have specialized qualifications and training to provide a range of ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING services.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Biological Science - University of New South Wales
Masters of Environmental Management - University of Toronto
Bachelor of Environment and Development (Honors) - McGill University
Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) - College of Applied Biology of British Columbia
Certified Environmental Professional (EP) - ECO Canada (4 specializations: Natural Resource Management, Fisheries and Wildlife, Site Assessment and Reclamation, Water Quality)
Training and Skills
Headwaters Drainage Feature Assessment (HDFA)
Ecological Land Classification (ELC) Certificate (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)
Class II Backpack Electrofishing Certificate (Rideau Valley Conservation Authority)
Butternut Health Assessment (BHA) Certificate (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)
Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP)
Bat Passive Ultrasonic Monitoring Training (Wildlife Acoustics)
Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid
Certified Marine Radio Operator
Marine Rescue and Safety Training
PADI Scuba Certified (Advanced)
Memberships
Greater Ottawa Home Builder's Association (Member)
College of Applied Biology (Member)
Association of Applied Biology (Member)
Experience
Obtainment of dozens of permits under the Ontario Endangered Species Act, the Fisheries Act, and the Federal Species at Risk Act
Design and implementation of dozens of habitat compensation programs to fulfill permit requirements
Expert Witness for the Ontario Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)
Media interview experience
Completion of First Nations consultation and public meetings for a variety of projects
Over 2,000 hours of small boating experience
Biological Surveying Methods Experience (over 10,000 hours):
o Fish Community Surveys using Electro-fishing, Fyke Netting, Beach Seines, Otter Trawling, Minnow Trapping
o Fish Larval/Planktonic Trawling/Towing, Baited Remote Underwater Videos
o Beam Trawling, Snorkel Transect Surveys
o Breeding Bird Point Count Surveys, Whip-poor-will Call Surveys
o Ecological Land Classification and Vegetation Community Mapping
o Tree Inventories for Tree Conservation Reports
o Butternut Health Assessments
o Turtle Basking Surveys, Amphibian Call Surveys
o Snake Thermal Boarding, Butterfly Swipe Netting
o Small Mammal Trapping, Mammal Track Surveys, Spotlighting Surveys, Deer Pellet Surveys
o Bat Harp Netting, Bat Passive Acoustic Sampling
o Cover Disturbance Surveys, Rare Plant Transects