Wildlife
Research
Habitat Assessments
Track & Sign Surveys
Radio Telemetry
Population Inventories
Habitat Enhancement
Management Plans
Biota employs qualified and experienced wildlife biologists and terrestrial ecologists who provide a variety of wildlife-related services. Our wildlife research expertise is unparalleled when it comes to small and large mammals of the Rocky Mountains and we are also well-equipped and qualified to conduct research on avian, amphibian, fish, and invertebrate species. Research techniques include track and sign surveys, radio telemetry, live-trapping, and behavioral observations and we adhere to the highest professional standards in our scientific reports.
Wildlife inventories involve a thorough assessment of available habitat and actual use by all wildlife species present in the area. We visit properties numerous times throughout the year when performing a wildlife inventory in order to evaluate seasonal activities and critical habitat areas. Wildlife inventory reports provide our clients with a comprehensive understanding of the wildlife values on their property and are especially useful for individuals wishing to protect the most critical wildlife habitats and encourage continued wildlife use.
Wildlife inventories involve a thorough assessment of available habitat and actual use by all wildlife species present in the area. We visit properties numerous times throughout the year when performing a wildlife inventory in order to evaluate seasonal activities and critical habitat areas. Wildlife inventory reports provide our clients with a comprehensive understanding of the wildlife values on their property and are especially useful for individuals wishing to protect the most critical wildlife habitats and encourage continued wildlife use.
Opportunities for wildlife habitat enhancements are identified and implemented for clients wanting to attract wildlife or simply improve habitat. Upland habitat enhancements involve a thorough examination of biotic and abiotic site characteristics often followed by planting appropriate native grasses, shrubs, and trees where vegetation has been disturbed or degraded. Water source development, food and cover plots, and prescribed burns are also methods Biota has used for improving habitat for specific wildlife species. We have designed and implemented numerous fish and waterfowl habitat enhancement projects involving pond, stream, and wetland creation.
Biota biologists are also available to assist with the development and implementation of wildlife management plans for landowners interested in balancing land-use practices with wildlife needs. Wildlife management plans are customized to meet the needs and interests of the client and can emphasize management for biodiversity, game animals, neotropical migratory birds, or any species the landowner is interested in conserving over time.
Biota biologists are also available to assist with the development and implementation of wildlife management plans for landowners interested in balancing land-use practices with wildlife needs. Wildlife management plans are customized to meet the needs and interests of the client and can emphasize management for biodiversity, game animals, neotropical migratory birds, or any species the landowner is interested in conserving over time.