SURVEYS
Forest carbon surveys quantify carbon in above-ground trees and
in detrital pools of forest floor, woody debris, and soils. The
data can be used to parameterize simulation models to see how much
carbon can be stored.
Stream
surveys are designed to assess stream conditions such as habitat for
fish and aquatic organism or hydrologic function. Our surveys are very
useful to help to design restoration projects. We perform surveys using a variety of established protocols or we
can design specific protocols to address specific issues. We have experience using Forest Service Level II, ODFW Aquatic
Inventories, Rapid Bioassessments, and culvert assessment techniques.
Fish
surveys are performed to identify species presence/absence, composition,
distributions, and relative numbers. We perform ODF/ODFW Upper Extent Fish Use electrofishing surveys
for industrial timber companies as part of the project layout. We also do snorkel surveys for to assess relative numbers, species
distributions.
Stream
mapping is also performed to locate small stream systems that
are not currently mapped on existing hydro layers or on USGS maps.
Other
surveys such as fungi, wildlife, or sensitive
species surveys are designed to assess presence and abundance.
DATA MANAGEMENT
Scientific
data analyses is one of our strengths. Our reports present the methods and findings and the
interpretations of the data. We
can provide a variety of quantitative analyses, statistics, graphical
presentations, GIS services, and review of literature or existing data
sets. We also provide scientific peer review and comment to draft documents.
WRITTEN SYNTHESES
AND MODELS
Written documents
can be reviewed or prepared. CEQA and NEPA, summaries of meeting
minutes, data synthesis, and original manuscripts for publication.
Watershed
analyses and assessment are performed for watershed organizations or land managers. These
assessments can follow various established protocols such as the OWEB
protocols or the Federal versions of watershed analyses.
Models for stream function, habitat, or carbon accumulations have been
parameterized and run for a variety of projects. Models include
EDT, HEIwest, ROTHC, CENTURY, and our own forest carbon accumulation
simulator.
MONITORING
Stream monitoring projects can be designed for effectiveness of
restoration projects or for water quality or fish use.
