Sound decisions about our natural environment depend on rigorous science. Ecosystems are complex, and understanding how they respond to human pressures requires careful measurement, well-designed studies, and honest assessment of limitations — often under tight time and resource constraints. While ecological science is fundamental, it is one of several inputs to decisions, and this complex science is made more difficult by the need to provide advice quickly and often without the resources to study a problem comprehensively. Operating in these conditions requires detailed ecological knowledge, understanding of how natural resource decisions are made, and the technical knowledge to measure and reduce uncertainty as far as possible.
Ecological Design & Analysis provides expert advice on the design, analysis, and execution of ecological and environmental programs. The focus is on marine and estuarine environments, but with experience across a range of other habitats.
We can help with:
- Sampling design — generating rigorous, fit-for-purpose data you can trust
- Monitoring programs — detecting and quantifying signals from human activities
- Program reviews — independent assessment of larger research or monitoring programs within government organisations and universities
- Environmental assessments — expert advice to government and industry on the conduct of environmental assessments
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