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Greg Howard, R.P.Bio.

Position: Project Biologist
Categories: Biological Sciences
Discipline: Terrestrial Ecology, Freshwater Ecology & Regulatory Guidance for Land Development

Location: Vancouver Island

Practice Focus:

  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Construction Monitoring and Guidance
  • Wildlife Habitat Management
  • Ecosystem Mapping
  • Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
  • Water Sustainability Regulation
  • Environmental Assessment Act

Greg is a Project Manager with 8 years of experience leading both field and office-based projects. He supports clients across multiple sectors including forestry, mining, construction (residential and civil), as well as government research and policy development. Greg designs Environmental Management Plans at a range scales with his primary focus being terrestrial and aquatic wildlife.

He applies his technical expertise in ESRI software products, including ArcMap, FieldMaps, and Survey123, to streamline data management and reporting processes. Greg has delivered projects involving ecological assessments, water quality monitoring, invasive species management, and species-at-risk surveys, helping clients meet regulatory requirements while maintaining environmental protection. His approach emphasizes collaboration along with innovative integration of new technologies.

Greg is a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead, a certified Electrofishing Crew Supervisor, and holds Basic First Aid with Transportation Endorsement. He also maintains Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification and has previously held a range of safety certifications for access to construction sites of all types (e.g., Ground Disturbance, Transportation of Dangerous Goods.)

When not conducting wildlife surveys or writing reports, Greg can often be found golfing (working his way up from terrible to moderately bad), camping, swimming, or hiking the many spectacular landscapes of Vancouver Island.