Environmental Management • Agency Coordination • Wetland Surveys

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

PORTFOLIO

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 T&E Species Survey, MCB 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.

T&E 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

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.

T&E and Candidate Species Surveys at Melrose AFR and Cannon AFB, 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.