Rebecca is the lead terrestrial biologist at FRi with 20 years of experience in natural resource managment and natural heritage assessments. Her areas of specialization include species at risk, natural heritage studies, fisheries assessments and wetland evaluations. She is also an experienced and qualified expert witness at provincial tribunals and municipal hearings.
Wetland Assessment Expert
Rebecca is an Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) Certified Wetland Evaluator. She is experienced conducting full wetland evaluations, wetland file updates and boundary delineation in northern and central Ontario.
Species at Risk Specialist
Rebecca has extensive experience conducting species at risk surveys and habitat assessments and reporting for the same. She works with clients to successfully negotiate authorizations and permitting, municipal approvals and agency consent.
GIS Expertise
FRi Ecological Services uses the latest GIS software for data collection, analysis and mapping. Rebecca coordinates FRi’s digital data collection and maintains the associated data and imagery stores. She is proficient with ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps and ensures that the data is available in easy-to-use and understand format for clients and approval authorities.