Ecology
Ecological services at SLR are provided by experienced staff who provide practical solutions that meet the needs of both, our clients and the environment.
Ecology studies help us understand interactions between plants, animals and the world around us. These studies are vital when the natural environment is changing. Our team helps to find resolutions that ensure our ecosystems remain balanced.
Overview
Our team has experience providing ecological services for infrastructure & transportation planning, land developers, mining groups, government agencies, oil and gas companies, renewable energy, and industrial clients.
SLR has a proven track record of successfully working with our clients across multiple sectors and geographies to deliver sound ecological guidance and cost-effective solutions in adherence to applicable governing regulatory systems and international good practice.
Ecologists naturally adopt a multidisciplinary approach to provide integrated and practical solutions. SLR’s Ecology team often work across linked disciplines with experts in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Air Quality, Marine Noise, Risk Assessment, GIS and remote sensing, and Engineers to provide clients with a full-service experience. As a result, they deliver practical solutions that stand alone or complement other project technical elements.
SLR staff have experience completing aquatic, terrestrial and wildlife surveys for a wide range of species and habitats across the globe. Our team maintains close links with a wide network of external biodiversity experts to provide additional specialist support where required.
Ecology Services
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Our services include
- Arborist Services and Forestry Assessments
- Vegetation Assessment and Land Classifications
- Marine and Freshwater Fish and Aquatic Habitat Assessments
- Development and Implementation of Biodiversity Management Plans and Ecological Monitoring Plans
- Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Assessments
- Wetland Delineation and Permitting
- Biodiversity Strategies
- Ecosystem Services Assessments
- Species at Risk Inventory, Management and Permitting
- Critical Habitat Assessments to Lender Standards
- Environmental Offsets (design, planning, delivery, monitoring and management)
- Ecological Rehabilitation, Restoration and reclamation
- Mitigation and Compensation Planning
- Peer Review and Expert Witness Services.
Ecology Projects
Our Team Includes
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Jessica Hughes
Biodiversity Technical Discipline Manager - Africa
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Dr. Andrew Storey
Technical Director, Ecology and Biodiversity – Asia Pacific
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Kimberley Tasker
Senior Ecologist - Canada
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Emily Drinkwater
Associate Ecologist
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Matthew Sanford
Manager of Ecology & Natural Resources Planning - US
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Doug McCullagh
Senior Biodiversity Consultant
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Dave Hall
Technical Director, Ecology and Biodiversity – Asia Pacific
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Gord Wichert
Technical Director – Ecology
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Further Reading
Recent articles
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The role of Suitably Qualified Fish Biologists in your Waterway Barrier Works Project
by Ben Cook
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Aquatic Fauna Management Plan: Keeping our aquatic habitat out of harm’s way throughout the project development phase
by Ben Cook
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Biting Insect Management Plan: How it can help combat risks to human health
by Dr. John Thorogood, Josh Arthy
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