Biological Surveys
GMI’s professional biologists, ecologists, and botanists have
extensive, hands-on experience conducting flora and fauna surveys in
a wide variety of habitats and ecosystems. We have the necessary
understanding of federal and state regulations to assist clients
with wildlife issues, habitat conservation, permitting, inventory,
and Endangered Species Act requirements. Through small-or
large-scale surveys, studies, assessments and mitigation
recommendations, GMI can assist clients with their biological
service needs. Our expertise includes:
- Threatened and endangered species surveys
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act compliance
- Section 10 permitting
- Baseline biological inventories
- Biological assessments and evaluations
- Mitigation plans and monitoring
- Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)
- Exotic/invasive species control plans and monitoring
- Risk assessments
- Noxious weed surveys and management plans
- Biological assessments and evaluations
- Biomonitoring planning and Implementation
- Habitat restoration
Related Projects
Forested Wildlife Corridor and Karst Forest Restoration, Sebana Seca, Puerto Rico
GMI biologists created and planted a 6 x 3000 m contiguous forest corridor which reconnected the wetland forest on North Tract of the Naval Security Group Activity Sabana Seca (NSGASS) to the karst 'mogotes' forest on the South Tract. This unique karst geological formation provides quality habitat for the endangered Puerto Rican boa. Several karst valleys, which have been mowed for years, were revegetated with native tree seedlings.
Phase IV Wetlands Delineation and Threatened and Endangered Species Survey, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejuene
GMI delineated wetlands and streams in the project areas (7228 acres) and searched for four species of endangered plants (golden sedge, Cooley's meadowrue, rough-leaved loosestrife, and coastal goldenrod) within the areas identified for phase IV PPV housing. GMI used pedestrian survey methodologies to conduct the investigation. Biologists also searched for relict or active red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees and bald eagle nests within the areas identified for phase IV PPV housing.
Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment for the Santa Teresa Border Station, New Mexico
GMI biologists conducted field surveys to determine the presence of T&E species and/or suitable habitat at the Santa Teresa station. The entire area designated for construction was surveyed and a report was developed detailing the findings.
Avian, Vegetation, Wetland, and Habitat Surveys on Pillar Mountain, Kodiak Island, Alaska
GMI biologists conducted avian, T&E vegetation, wetland delineation, and habitat assessment surveys on Pillar Mountain to determine potential impacts of constructing a wind turbine facility to all of the above. Separate reports were developed detailing the findings for each survey.
Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Species Surveys at Melrose Air Force Range and Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico
Surveys for threatened, endangered, or candidate avian and mammal species have been conducted at both facilities by GMI biologists for the past 8 years. Surveys include point count, aerial, and bait stations. This is a long-term monitoring program and the management plan in place is updated regularly based upon the findings from these surveys.