Terrestrial Ecology
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Azimuth’s Terrestrial Ecologists conduct a wide range of vegetation and wildlife studies including biological inventories and assessments, population ecology, spatial and behavioural studies of mammals, insects, birds, bats, reptiles and amphibians, to assess ecosystem features and functions having regard for the surrounding land uses.
Our biologists are proficient in the evaluation of ecological systems, with training and extensive experience in Ecological Land Classification (ELC), Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES), Butternut Health Assessments (BHAs), Black Ash Assessments, Amphibian and Reptile Survey Course methods, among others. Azimuth’s ecologists carry designations in the Natural Sciences specialty under the Registry, Appraisal and Qualification System (RAQS) and are experienced conducting field surveys and assessments for all development types.
Terrestrial ecological studies are completed with the goal of identifying sensitive and/or protected natural features supported by municipal and provincial policies, including (but not limited to) wetlands, Significant Woodlands, Significant Valleylands, Significant Wildlife Habitat, Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest, and habitat of Species at Risk (SAR) protected under the provincial Endangered Species Act and federal Species at Risk Act. The results of Azimuth’s terrestrial ecology studies assist in defining existing conditions on a given site, and form the backbone of Environmental Impact Studies and related assessments toward municipal, provincial, and/or federal environmental approvals.
