As a biologist, I consider the biosphere and its inhabitants to be my most important clients. My consulting activities are informed by ecological understanding, by the latest in research from natural and social sciences, and by the current, historical and desired uses of a site. My focus and expertise are inspired by three strands:
1) The ecosystem services that we rely upon – fresh air, clean water, healthy food – all depend on functioning ecosystems. The beauty of this is that functioning ecosystems can serve all organisms, including but not limited to humans.
2) Food webs and bioregional identity can be supported by specifying target species and ensuring that they can thrive. This task is not to be taken lightly, however! Integrating the needs of native species, like pollinators, into appropriate locations is a combination of science, art, and intuition.
3) Blue-green infrastructure that is multi-functional, ie, water-sensitive, cooling, pollinator-friendly, beautiful, educational and low maintenance.