A narrow dirt path winds through a dense, green forest with tall, slender trees on both sides and lush undergrowth, creating a peaceful natural scene. A narrow dirt path winds through a dense, green forest with tall, slender trees on both sides and lush undergrowth, creating a peaceful natural scene.
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Sector: Municipal
Client: City of Surrey
Location: Surrey, BC

McTavish conducted environmental assessments and baseline inventory for Bothwell Park, Charles Richardson Nature Reserve, and Campbell Heights Parkland within the City of Surrey (totalling over 140 hectares). The purpose of the assessment was to document existing conditions, conduct a resource inventory, identify suitable habitat restoration, and explore enhancement opportunities.

Involvement

The City of Surrey required environmental consulting to assess and document key ecological values across Bothwell Park, the Charles Richardson Nature Reserve and Campbell Heights Parkland. McTavish completed an environmental assessment that identified current conditions and data gaps to guide future management and protection efforts.

Assessment Approach

The work included a desktop review and gap analysis of all available information, followed by field inventories and detailed reporting and mapping.

Valued Ecosystem Components Assessed

  • Vegetation and ecological communities (TEM/SEI)
  • Fish and fish habitat
  • Wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and wildlife habitat
  • Species at risk
  • Ecosystem interactions, including habitat connectivity and biodiversity
  • Urban forest assessment, including windthrow, significant trees and danger trees

Through this project, McTavish provided the City with a clear understanding of existing environmental conditions to inform responsible planning and conservation.

A woodpecker with a red head and black-and-white body clings to the trunk of a tree. Green leaves and blurred forest are in the background. Looking up at tall trees from the forest floor, with sunlight filtering through green leaves and branches, creating a vibrant canopy overhead. The trunks appear textured and rise high into the sky. A narrow dirt path winds through a dense forest with tall, slender trees and lush green foliage on both sides, creating a peaceful, shaded walkway. A small, clear stream flows through a forest floor covered in lush green ferns and plants, with sunlight filtering through the trees above.
A woodpecker with a bright red head and black-and-white patterned body clings to the side of a tree branch surrounded by green leaves, with a blurred forest background.
A peaceful creek flows through a lush, green forest with overhanging trees and dense foliage reflecting on the calm, shallow water. The scene is tranquil and natural, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A small, clear stream flows through a forest floor covered in lush green ferns and plants, with sunlight filtering through the trees above.

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