Protect Ecosystems with Expert Natural Resource Planning and Permitting Support

Our experts help clients navigate the complex requirements of natural resource planning, permitting, and compliance to support sustainable project development. Our Water & Ecology team brings decades of experience in vegetation mapping, species inventories, habitat assessments, and ecological surveys. From pre-construction surveys to reclamation release criteria, we deliver scientifically defensible data and practical strategies to minimize environmental impacts, streamline permitting, and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Our Natural Resource Planning & Permitting Services

See how our comprehensive natural resource planning and permitting support for diverse projects and ecosystems.

We develop detailed vegetation and habitat maps to identify ecological resources, inform project design, and support regulatory submittals.

Our biologists conduct species inventories to evaluate presence, distribution, and habitat use, ensuring compliance with endangered species protections.

We provide wetlands delineations and riparian habitat assessments to support permitting, impact analysis, and mitigation strategies.

We perform ecological resource surveys and baseline studies to establish environmental conditions prior to project development or restoration.

We design and implement natural resource monitoring plans, including pre-construction surveys, to protect sensitive species and habitats during development.

Our team conducts reclamation release criteria vegetation surveys to demonstrate successful site restoration and support regulatory approvals.

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Natural Resource Planning & Permitting FAQ

Natural resource planning involves assessing, mapping, and managing ecological resources - such as habitats, vegetation, wetlands, and species - to ensure that development projects comply with environmental regulations and minimize impacts to ecosystems.

We provide comprehensive surveys, habitat assessments, wetlands delineations, and monitoring plans that feed directly into environmental permit applications, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and streamlining project approvals.

Industries such as mining, energy, forestry, transportation, and land development benefit from these services when projects have potential impacts on sensitive ecological resources.

Depending on project scope and location, regulations may include the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Fisheries Act (Canada), Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and various state, provincial, and municipal natural resource protection programs.

Yes. Our team supports projects across North America, providing local expertise and regulatory knowledge in both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.

Explore Our Water & Ecology Expertise

Our consultants provide local expertise across the globe. Reach out to us today for help with your Natural Resource Planning & Permitting needs.

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