David Kim is a Registered Professional Forester with over 30 years of experience in forest management, environmental consulting, and leadership of multidisciplinary natural resource teams. As President of Madrone Environmental Services Ltd., he provides strategic and operational direction across the firm’s forestry, biology, agrology, and hydrology practices.

He has led large-scale forestry and silviculture projects throughout British Columbia, advancing sustainable resource development and community-based initiatives. David’s experience includes advising silviculture departments, managing tenures for community forests and Indigenous partnerships, and delivering operational planning, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance oversight for forest tenures and natural resource ventures. His expertise spans forest stewardship planning, ecosystem mapping, and ecological site evaluation across diverse biogeoclimatic zones.

David has served as Chair of the Canadian Institute of Forestry (Cariboo Section), Vice President of Borealis Carbon Offset, and founding member of both the Northern Resource Solutions Group and the Northern Interior Mining Group. His project portfolio includes the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, Three Feathers LP, and forestry advisory roles for First Nations, public agencies, and private industry clients.

When not collaborating with his team at Madrone, David can often be found exploring the forests and trails of Vancouver Island.

Harry Williams, M.Sc., R.P.Bio., P.Ag., is a senior vegetation ecologist with decades of field experience across BC and Alberta. He brings a practical mix of ecosystem mapping (local to landscape scale), riparian and wetland assessments, and soil/agrology work, translating field data into clear recommendations for land development, infrastructure, and conservation projects. Recent mapping and verification spans the Sunshine Coast, Manning Park, and the Cowichan Valley (sensitive ecosystems including wetlands, riparian areas, Garry oak meadows, and old forest), alongside numerous RAPR riparian assessments with mitigation and restoration components.

He is a Registered Professional Biologist and Professional Agrologist with certifications in arboriculture, wildlife/danger tree assessment, and tree risk assessment, and his agrology work includes land capability and crop-suitability assessments based on the Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC).

Bilingual in English and French (with intermediate Spanish), Harry also manages a small farm in North Cowichan, grounding his technical expertise in on-the-land experience. Outside work, he’s a local musician, teacher, and a former long-distance kayaker.

Anna Jeffries, BA, is a Senior GIS Analyst with over 16 years of experience supporting environmental planning and resource management through high-quality spatial analysis and cartographic products. Since joining Madrone Environmental Services in 2009, Anna has played a central role in delivering complex GIS solutions for terrestrial ecosystem mapping, watershed assessments, wildlife habitat modeling, and environmental assessments across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Anna is highly experienced with ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and 3D mapping software such as Summit and PurVIEW. She applies automation techniques, including Python scripting and ModelBuilder, to improve data processing efficiency and consistency across projects. Anna is known for her thoughtful cartographic design, and she develops company-wide map templates and symbology libraries to support standardized, professional outputs. She provides essential GIS support for field staff, including field data systems and pre-field preparations using mobile applications such as Survey123 and Field Maps.

Collaboration is a key part of Anna’s approach. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams (biologists, agrologists, hydrologists, and project managers) to ensure spatial products are not only technically accurate but also practical and relevant. She mentors junior staff, shares technical resources, and supports internal training to help build capacity within the GIS team.

Kelly, M.Sc., P.Ag., is a forest hydrologist with over 35 years of experience covering a broad range of projects in British Columbia. Kelly worked with Madrone in the 1990’s and returns after operating an independent consultancy for 29 years. She has completed over 200 projects in locations throughout British Columbia that range from Vancouver Island, the mainland coast and the interior of British Columbia to Haida Gwaii.

A large portion of her career has focused on conducting watershed assessments for forestry clients and hydrometric/hydrometeorlogic monitoring for a variety of clients and purposes. Watershed assessments have been conducted along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii and the interior of British Columbia. Her work has also included managing a watershed assessment program for a large chart area and working with risk-based decision-making frameworks. Hydrometric monitoring applications include community water supply, domestic water supply, culvert sizing, potential impacts on nearby stream, in-stream flow requirements for fish and independent hydroelectric generation. Clients include forest companies, First Nations communities, government (municipal, provincial, federal), engineering firms, independent power producers, streamkeeper and conservancy groups, and farmers. She brings enthusiasm and attention to detail in working as part of an interdisciplinary team to her work at Madrone.

Alyssa B.Sc., brings over five years of experience applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support environmental science and resource management projects across British Columbia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and an Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications (ADGISA). Since joining Madrone in 2020, Alyssa has provided GIS and ecological support across a range of disciplines, including terrestrial and broad ecosystem mapping, wildlife habitat capability and suitability modeling, and environmental assessments. She regularly conducts spatial data processing, cartographic design, georeferencing, raster and vector analysis, and geodatabase management to produce client-ready maps and spatial products. Alyssa also plays an active role in supporting field teams through data acquisition preparation, GPS data management, and spatial analysis of field-collected data. She has demonstrated her ability to manage complex datasets and deliver accurate spatial analyses while ensuring compliance with provincial standards. A notable contribution includes her key role in the Landscape Reserve Design for the Great Bear Rainforest Order (GBRO), where she integrates diverse datasets to inform planning. Alyssa is proficient in ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Survey123, Field Maps, and open-source GIS platforms such as QGIS. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and exploring coastal ecosystems.

Megan is a wildlife biologist (B.Sc. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology; M.Sc., UBC) with experience across NGOs, industry, Indigenous Nations, and government since 2016. Her core expertise is species-at-risk habitat assessment and the statistical analysis of telemetry and survey data, with a strong focus on raptor ecology. She has designed and led complex field programs, piloting novel technologies and methods across multiple taxa, and translating results into clear, decision-ready recommendations.

Megan is Bear Aware certified, a North American Banding Council–certified bander, and holds Level 1 Basic First Aid. Her conservation research has been recognized with awards including the Al Martin Conservation Fellowship and the CFUW Memorial Fellowship. Recent work emphasizes predictive modelling to identify species occurrence and habitat value at landscape scales, tailoring approaches to project objectives and regulatory needs. She also contributes through leadership roles as the Vice President of the BC Field Ornithologists and Scientific Advisor to the Pacific Megascops Research Alliance.

Outside of work, Megan explores Vancouver Island’s bluff ecosystems, logs observations on iNaturalist, photographs insects (especially spiders), and unwinds with fantasy films and novels.

Danielle has been a scientific researcher since 2020 and an environmental consultant since 2023. She brings strong investigative and communication skills honed through past roles in science education, forestry extension, natural resource administration, and master’s-level research in ecological restoration. At Madrone, she applies her field and research expertise to support biology and agrology projects. Her work includes ecological and agrological assessments, species surveys and salvages, technical reporting, literature reviews, and permit support.

Danielle has experience using Esri Field Maps and Survey123 and enjoys keeping up to date with emerging technologies that enhance her work. She is also committed to professional development and staying informed on innovations in environmental science and policy. Her certifications include Electrofishing, Riparian Areas Protection Regulation Assessments, Bear Awareness, H₂S Alive, First Aid with Transportation Endorsement, and Pipeline Construction Safety. Danielle also has additional academic and cultural training, including a Certificate in Animal Behaviour and completion of San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.

An active member of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s Western Canada chapter, Danielle has also held leadership and support roles in other community-based volunteer initiatives. She has planned, hosted, and participated in knowledge-sharing events ranging from academic research symposiums to industry conferences. Danielle enjoys contributing to collaborative, community-minded environmental solutions and loves bringing people together to learn and inspire change. Outside of science, she has an academic background in the arts and humanities, and she loves to write – but she promises to keep the fiction writing to her personal time!

Alicia first joined Madrone in 2022 as a co-op student while completing her biology degree and returned full-time after graduation. She brings a strong foundation in fieldwork, data collection, and clear communication across a wide range of environmental projects. Her training includes certifications in basic first aid (with CPR/AED), wilderness first aid, electrofishing, riparian assessments (RAPR), Streamkeepers, swiftwater rescue, avalanche safety, GPS field operations, and WHMIS, along with a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate (ROC-M).

Her work spans wildlife monitoring (including acoustic surveys and call-playback), nest-box programs, baseline habitat and watershed assessments, raptor reconnaissance, water-quality monitoring, invasive plant management, and fish salvage to support in-stream works. Alicia often bridges both field and office workflows, supporting data management, spatial outputs, and clear, concise reporting that informs environmental planning and stewardship. She also brings a thoughtful design approach to project communications, using tools like Canva and Adobe Acrobat to create accessible outreach materials.

Outside of work, Alicia enjoys cold-water surfing, exploring the coast by kayak, and tending to her garden. She’s motivated by practical, hands-on conservation and by projects that bring communities, land stewards, and practitioners together to care for local ecosystems.

Danielle B.Sc., brings three years of hands-on field experience and extensive technical expertise in wildlife and aquatic research. Her work has included daily migration monitoring, passerine banding, breeding bird and amphibian surveys, and species-at-risk monitoring, all conducted with a strong focus on data accuracy through meticulous entry and review of research records. Danielle has also contributed to public outreach through social media and supervised and trained volunteers while maintaining strict field safety protocols. In the marine environment, she has produced technical reports and video logs for SCUBA and ROV-based underwater surveys, participated in foreshore and subtidal assessments, and safely operated on boats and floating structures in remote areas as a certified Dive Accident Management team member.

She holds a wide range of certifications including OFA Basic and Transport Endorsement, Electrofishing, Small Vessel Operator (SVO), Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety, and VHF Radio Operator Certificate (ROC(M)), along with training in Indigenous Awareness, CORE, PAL, and the MERS Marine Naturalist Course. Danielle is a member of the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia (SKGABC), reflecting her commitment to safe and responsible leadership and outdoor engagement in the outdoors. When not conducting surveys, Danielle can often be found scuba diving in various locations around Vancouver Island and, continuing to explore and engage with the ecosystems she is passionate about.

Claire M.Sc., has 3 years of practice and holds certifications in First Aid Level A (CPR/AED), Bear Aware, Small Vessel Operator, and Marine Radio Operator. She is competent using R, GitHub, and SQL for data analysis and database management, and has experience with ArcGIS, FieldMaps, and Survey123. She has done vegetation surveys in coastal, boreal, and tundra ecosystems and has experience with soil classification, fish surveys, and disturbance impact assessment. She excels at communication, science outreach, and presentations, and was awarded the Lionel Cinq-Mars Award for the best oral presentation by a student at the 2025 Canadian Botanical Association Conference. In her free time, she enjoys hiking local mountains, cold ocean plunges, and painting seascapes.

Richard is a GIS Analyst with a B.Sc. in Geoscience and an Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications. He joined Madrone after a practicum in which he built a regional ecosystem inventory by integrating provincial datasets with Python, geoprocessing tools, SQL, and structured QA checks. Since 2023, he has supported projects spanning land-use planning, landscape reserve design, and wildlife habitat work; producing clear map products, automating summary tables, and creating time-series visualizations to communicate spatial patterns. Richard’s toolkit includes ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap, QGIS, PCI Geomatica, and Python/ArcPy; he is known for dependable spatial QA and reproducible workflows that streamline deliverables for multidisciplinary teams. When he’s not mapping, he’s often hiking trails with interesting geologic features.