Biological Assessments, Arborist & Site Services
Our Biological Site Studies
Site Consulting, Inc. has been providing a variety of biological reports, studies and management for developers and private property owners since 1992.
We work with landowners and government officials to evaluate and mitigate the effects of development on the biological resources found on properties. Our custom reports take into consideration the needs and budgets of landowners, along with the requirements of local, state and federal laws, to produce effective mitigation plans for biological resources affected by development projects.
Biological Services
Site Consulting, Inc offers a variety of biological services, including resource studies, wetland determinations, rare species evaluation and surveys, oak surveys and preservation plans by public agencies and mitigation plans for all these studies, as required.
Biological Resource Studies
Documentation of biological resources found on project sites and assessment of the potential for sites to support threatened, rare and endangered species, as well as presence/absence surveys for sensitive plant and wildlife resources. Mitigation plans are included when special-status species or habitats are found on-site.
Wetland Delineations
Determination of boundaries and mapping of wetland features with reports written to US Army Corps of Engineers standards.
Rare/Endangered Species Reports
Field assessment, determination and reporting.
Oak Tree Survey, Preservation and Replacement Plans
Oak canopy assessments and provision of preservation and tree replacement plans, as required by county ordinances, to satisfy the requirements of the California Oak Woodlands Conservation Act of 2001.
Principal Biologist & Certified Arborist
Ruth Willson, BA, MA
Owner and Senior Biologist, has decades of Biological Consultlng experience working with private clients, government agencies and developers.
Her professional qualifications and expertise include:
• Education:
California State University, Fresno, CA: M.A. Biology, 1977
California State University, Fresno, CA: B.A. Biology, 1974
• Certifications
Wetland Training Institute, Wetland Delineator, 2006
International Society of Arboriculture, and
Certified Arborist, 2008 to present; Certification No. WE-8355A
• Resume and Client List
For a listing of specific projects and clients
by report type, such as:• Arboricultural Projects • Biological Resource Assessments and Surveys • Site Assessments • Wetlands Delineations
For a complete resume, please click here.