Get Started
Let's Talk About the Ecology of Your Property
Whether you need a baseline assessment, a species-at-risk evaluation, or advice on stewardship programs, we are here to help.
Pacific Agriculture provides ecological consulting and biodiversity management support for farmers and landowners across BC. Managing agricultural land responsibly means understanding and working alongside the biodiversity present on and around your property, and navigating the regulatory and stewardship expectations that come with it.
We can advise on all aspects of biodiversity and habitat management, from baseline assessments and species-at-risk considerations through to habitat restoration, invasive species management, and stewardship program participation. Our recommendations are grounded in the realities of working farmland, meeting the expectations of federal and provincial regulators while keeping your operational needs firmly in view.
From baseline surveys to habitat restoration plans, we provide the full range of biodiversity and ecological consulting services for BC farm operations.
We conduct structured assessments of the ecological features on your property, including vegetation communities, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and sensitive ecosystems. These assessments provide the documented baseline needed for regulatory submissions, stewardship programs, and development applications.
Activities that may affect species listed under the federal Species at Risk Act or British Columbia's Wildlife Act require professional assessment. We identify the potential for species-at-risk presence, assess the significance of any impact, and develop mitigation strategies that allow projects to move forward.
Where habitat on agricultural land has been degraded, restoration can deliver both ecological and farm management benefits. We develop practical, site-specific restoration plans and advise on available funding programs to offset costs.
Invasive plant species are a growing challenge on BC agricultural land, affecting productivity, biodiversity, and property values. We conduct property assessments and develop integrated management plans that are practical and effective.
Wetlands on agricultural land are subject to provincial and federal protections and can also be significant sources of stewardship program funding. We assess wetland features, determine applicable regulatory requirements, and advise on management and restoration opportunities.
A range of federal and provincial stewardship programs provide funding for habitat conservation and restoration on agricultural land. We identify suitable programs for your property, prepare required documentation, and support you through the application process.
BC farmland supports some of the province's most productive and diverse natural habitats, including riparian corridors, wetlands, hedgerows, grasslands, and forest edges. These habitats provide ecosystem services that support agricultural productivity directly, including pollination, pest control, water regulation, and soil health.
Agricultural land in BC is also subject to federal and provincial biodiversity and species-at-risk legislation that creates specific obligations for landowners and farm operators. Understanding what is present on your land, and what those values require of you, is essential before undertaking vegetation removal, drainage work, or habitat modification.
Working with a registered Professional Agrologist ensures your biodiversity work is defensible, properly documented, and aligned with both regulatory expectations and practical farm management objectives.
Vegetation removal or habitat modification near sensitive areas can trigger federal and provincial obligations. Professional assessment before you start is far less costly than stopping mid-project.
Many riparian and biodiversity improvement projects are eligible for cost-share funding through provincial and federal programs, with a qualified professional report as a prerequisite.
A PAg-authored habitat assessment creates a professional record of due diligence that is valuable in regulatory review, grant applications, and any future dispute.
Whether you need a baseline assessment, a species-at-risk evaluation, or advice on stewardship programs, we are here to help.