Some recent and ongoing projects:

Louisiana-Pacific's Forest Ecosystem Management Plan (FMP):
FERIT collaborated with Forsite to support Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's (LPC) Forest Ecosystem Management Plan (FMP) for FML 3 in Manitoba. Our work involved spatial landscape and habitat analysis, along with modeling (RSPF) of species at risk (SAR) and focal species. We assessed the effects of alternative harvest scenarios on moose populations, biodiversity, and ecological integrity. Additionally, we conducted a cumulative effects assessment using the Bowtie technique to evaluate risks to moose populations, biodiversity, carbon balance, and watersheds.

Webequie Supply Road and Northern Road Link Projects:
FERIT provided support to AtkinsRealis for the Webequie Supply Road and Northern Road Link Extension proposals. Our contributions included modelling of wildlife survey data and net effects assessment. We utilized generalized linear models (GLMs) to map the distribution and abundance of songbird species. Geographically Randomized Transect Sampling (GRTS) was employed for designing songbird and waterfowl surveys. Machine learning techniques were applied to delineate and map vegetative communities and wetlands.

Ekati Diamond Mine Wildlife Effects Monitoring:
FERIT partnered with Paragon Wildlife Research and Analysis to assess the effect of mine roads and infrastructure on barren-ground caribou movement and habitat selection.  We helped develop RSFs/SSFs from from telemetry data to model movement behaviour in areas near the Ekati mine in the NWT.

Cumulative Effects in the Ring of Fire Area:
In collaboration with IEG, FERIT contributed to the modeling of cumulative effects in the Ring of Fire area. Our role included scenario and population dynamics modeling using ALCES Online and PopDyn to assess the cumulative impacts arising from alternative resource development, climate change, and moose harvest scenarios. We applied Bowtie techniques to model risks to sustainability.

Adams Lake Indian Band Project on Assessing Road Decommissioning:
FERIT partnered with IEG and CE Analytic to model and evaluate alternative scenarios aimed at mitigating the cumulative effects of land use on wildlife populations in the Adams River Watershed and Kamloops Timber Supply Area. Our support involved population dynamics modeling for assessing effects on moose, mule deer, and grizzly bear (ALCES/PopDyn).