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bullet2 Northwest Ecosystem Institute

Box 513

Lantzville

British Columbia

Canada

Email:  info@ecosystems.bc.ca

Website: www.ecosystems.bc.ca

Type:  Research and Training   

Scope:  local   

Interest in Forestry:  central

Description

Northwest Ecosystem is dedicated to ecosystem management. Our goal is to enhance sustainability and diversity. Our approach is to integrate ecological research and analysis with resource management decisions. Northwest Ecosystem Institute is a not-for-profit organization, formed under the direction of leading biologists and research scientists with over two decades of resource management experience in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.

Northwest Ecosystem Institute scientists are recognized leaders in their fields. Our multidisciplinary team provides expertise in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial systems, carrying out innovative work in ecosystem planning and management, applied research, and natural resource training and education.

Northwest Ecosystem Institute is committed to training and education. Our professionals teach at academic institutions and have ongoing involvement with co-op and graduate students. We provide workshops and training to communities and First Nations.

Northwest Ecosystem Institute uses innovative research to explore aquatic and terrestrial resource issues. Research and development provides practical solutions to complex problems. Our research involves: