Threatened and Endangered Species

As floral and faunal species lose habitat, surveys for home range movements and habitat use have become integral. Trident's biologists have researched and prepared assessments vital to the survival of populations of both plants and wildlife. Trident Environmental Consultants has performed numerous herpetological, avian and floral surveys throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.

Wetland Restoration and Mitigation

Today's regulatory climate does not permit significant loss of wetland habitat from construction activities without compensation. When wetlands are destroyed, construction approvals often require the creation of new wetland habitat in a nearby area as compensation. The creation of wetlands is known as wetland restoration and mitigation.

The staff at Trident Environmental Consultants is experienced in wetland mitigation. Trident Environmental Consultants has prepared conceptual and construction plans for wetland mitigation projects and has constructed and supervised these projects in the field. Mitigation projects designed by Trident Environmental Consultants have been successful in converting uplands to wetland habitats, restoring wetlands, and in securing final agency approval.

Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecological Surveys

Under state and federal regulations the presence of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and shellfish can change the initial plans on proposed development within coastal waters. Trident Environmental Consultants has the unique expertise to accurately determine the extent of shellfish beds or aquatic vegetation beds and to assess its impact on proposed waterfront development.

Other Ecological Services Include:

Habitat Analysis Evasive Species Control and Extermination Environmentally Sensitive Area Mapping Forest Management Plan

Ecological Risk Assessments Soil, Water and Sediment Sampling Greenway Plans Lake/Watershed Management Habitat Construction/Restoration