Professional Affiliations and Memberships
The Birks Natural Heritage Consultants team holds various valid designations and memberships with the following:
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Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association www.ossga.com
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Associate Member & Ecology Committee
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International Society of Arboriculture www.isa-arbor.com
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International and Ontario Chapters
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Field Botanists of Ontario www.fieldbotanistsofontario.com
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Ontario Field Ornithologists www.ofo.ca
Certifications
Birks Natural Heritage Consultants holds a number of industry approved certifications which includes but is not limited to the following:
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Butternut Health Assessment
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Ecological Land Classification
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Southern & Central Ontario Regions
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Natural Heritage Information Centre Data Sensitivity WebEx Training
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Wildlife Acoustic Bat Detector & Analysis Course (Wildlife Acoustics)
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Bat Acoustic Training - Hardware, Techniques, & Analysis Course (Wildlife Conservation Society Canada)
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ISA Certified Arborist
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Ontario Wetland Evaluation System
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Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Survey Course
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Ontario Species at Risk Handling Training for Endangered Species Act Authorization Holders
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Ministry of Transportation RAQS Certified for "Natural Sciences"
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Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network
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Pleasure Craft Operator
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Ontario Recreational Kayak and Canoe Association
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Class II Backpack Electrofisher
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Canada - Certified Inspector of Erosion and Sediment Control