Ecology
Ecological services at SLR are delivered by a team of experienced staff who develop practical solutions that address the needs of both our clients and the environment.
Through comprehensive ecological studies, we gain insight into the intricate relationships between plants, animals, and their surroundings—particularly as these environments evolve. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that these ecosystems remain balanced while supporting sustainable outcomes.
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 history of working with 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.
Our Ecologists naturally adopt a multidisciplinary approach to provide integrated and practical solutions. The Ecology team often works 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 also 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.
Get in touchEcology 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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Kimberley Tasker
Nature and Natural Capital Lead, Canada
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Gord Wichert
Technical Director – Aquatic Ecology
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Matthew Sanford
Manager of Ecology & Natural Resources Planning - US
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Rick Black
Principal Scientist, Ecology Lead - Intermountain Region
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Megan Raymond
Principal Scientist, Wetlands & Waterways Lead - US
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Joe Rubino
Principal Scientist
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Jeff Peterson
Principal Scientist
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Jessica Hughes
Biodiversity Technical Discipline Manager - Africa
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Further Reading
Recent articles
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The connection between corporate biodiversity reporting and practical ecology
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A shift in sustainable development: Understanding biodiversity net gain, hydrology, ecology, and landscape
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Synergies in biodiversity evaluation between corporate reporting and international lending standards: Locating and prioritising
by Ida Bailey
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