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Conservation Matters

Harris Ecological Consulting helps you navigate conservation and development challenges, on time, on budget, and with technical expertise. 

Services

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Environmental Studies

From environmental impact assessments to natural heritage studies to tree preservation plans, these services make sure environmental considerations are integrated into future decision-making.

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Ecological Monitoring & Restoration

Beginning with a thorough site assessment, we track the presence and health of vegetation and wildlife populations before designing and implementing a restoration plan.

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Tree & Vegetation Studies

Ecological land classification (ELC), wetland delineation and evaluation (OWES), species-at-risk and rare species surveys, butternut a (BHE), tree inventory and preservation plans... the list goes on.

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Agency Liaison & Permitting

Navigating the permitting requirements of an environmental management project can be challenging. Our experience and familiarity with various agencies—MECP, MNRF, Municipalities, Conservations Authorities, etc.—make it easy.

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Seed Collection

The forecasting, collection, and processing of native seed results in improved species and genetic diversity, and more successful restoration projects. 

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Peer Review & Expert Witness Testimony

We are well trained in assessing environmental reports to determine the accuracy of previous findings, and can provide expert testimony in a range of environmental litigation cases.

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Benefits

Scope of Expertise

Having worked on an extensive range of project types, including specific ecological surveys involving cryptic taxa, there's very little we can't do for you.

Competitively Priced

We know ecological services can be expensive. That's why we deliver big quality without the big price tag.

15+ Years' Experience

With more than a decade and a half of experience, we bring efficiency and accuracy to every project.

About Zack Harris

I bring a measured yet passionate approach to environmental conservation, backed up by 15+ years of field experience. Highly specialized in botanical and ecological surveys—with a focus on identifying and protecting rare species and ecosystems—my services aim to conserve, restore, and educate. 

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Aldo Leopold
"That land is a community is the basic concept of ecology, but that land is to be loved and respected is an extension of ethics." 
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Associates

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Book a Consult

Contact Me

Tel. 226-971-9810

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