TERRAFAUNA
Bridging Wild and Cultivated Systems through Science and Stewardship
Our Vision
At TerraFauna, we work where the living systems of land, water, and wildlife intersect.
Our mission is to restore balance between the cultivated and the wild — helping communities steward the biological foundations that sustain both food and life.
Through our integrated work in agroecology, wildlife management, and conservation biology, we design and implement strategies that support species at risk recovery, regenerative agriculture, and ecosystem resilience. We believe that our soils, watersheds, and wildlife are inseparable— threads in the interconnected web of life.
Guided by reciprocity, respect, and relationship, our approach unites scientific practice with Indigenous knowledge systems to regenerate landscapes that are productive, biodiverse, and deeply connected to place. TerraFauna exists to help clients and communities re-imagine their relationship with the land as participants in living, ecological systems.
About Us
Our Expertise
Wildlife, Ecology
& Conservation
Wildlife Research & Management
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Wildlife Population Monitoring & Habitat Assessments
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Terrestrial Wildlife & Biodiversity Surveys
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Radio & Satellite Telemetry Tracking
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Breeding Bird & Nest Productivity Surveys
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Wildlife Tree & Habitat Risk Assessments
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Acoustic (ARU) & Bioacoustic Surveys
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Indigenous Led Wildlife & Monitoring Programs
Wildlife Mitigation & Compensation
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Wildlife Mitigation, Compensation & Offsetting
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Habitat Supplementation and Remediation
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Ecosystem Services and Evaluations
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Ecological Restoration & Offset Design for Infrastructure Projects
Environmental Restoration & Monitoring
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Species at Risk & Critical Habitat Assessments
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Habitat and Species Specific Restoration Development
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Environmental Impact & Mitigation Effectiveness Studies
Conservation Planning & Species Recovery
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Species at Risk Recovery Action Planning
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Environmental Policy, Compliance & Land Stewardship Governance
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Permitting & Land Stewardship Integration Strategies
Agroecology
& Food Systems
Indigenous Community Food Systems Design
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Co-Designing Place-Based Food Frameworks
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Collaborating with communities to create strategies grounded in traditional knowledge, ecological principles, and local food sovereignty goals.
Program Development & Education
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Land-Based Learning Program Design
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Community Workshops & Demonstration Projects
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Curriculum Development for Schools & Adult Education Programs
Project Funding, Management & Implementation
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Funding & Grant Landscape Analysis
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Proposal Development & Technical Writing
Agrology & Land Stewardship
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Pollinator Habitat Enhancement
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Beneficial Insect Surveys
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Regenerative Agriculture & Ecological Farm Design
Livestock Production, Management & Herd Health
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Herd Health & Welfare Planning
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Ecological & Rotational Grazing Planning
About Us
About Our Team
Our team of Registered Professional Biologists, Professional Agrologists, and Certified Ecologists has led initiatives across the Pacific Northwest and beyond—from tracking raptor migrations and restoring wetlands to designing community-based food systems and monitoring contaminants in coastal ecosystems. We specialize in developing place-based solutions that connect field science with community values, supporting both ecological integrity and human well-being.
Collaboration lies at the heart of what we do. TerraFauna partners with Indigenous Nations, environmental organizations, and research institutions to co-create projects grounded in reciprocity, respect, and shared responsibility. Our work integrates Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science, ensuring that restoration and land management efforts are both culturally meaningful and ecologically sound.
Whether restoring habitat, planning agroecological systems, or supporting food sovereignty initiatives, TerraFauna is guided by a simple principle: healthy lands sustain healthy communities. Through research, education, and hands-on collaboration, we aim to build resilient systems that honor biodiversity, nurture food security, and foster lasting connections between people and the land.
TerraFauna unites wildlife ecology and agroecology to create landscapes where biodiversity and food systems thrive together.
By integrating conservation science, habitat restoration, and regenerative agriculture, we support communities and clients in building resilient, living systems that sustain both people and the species they depend on.
Examples of
Our Work
Choose us for innovative solutions that redefine wildlife conservation and agroecology.
Wildlife Monitoring
TerraFauna has coordinated and implemented wildlife camera trapping programs designed to monitor species responses to climatic variation and anthropogenic disturbance. Working with Indigenous governments, research organizations, and conservation partners, we have contributed to study design, data management, and field deployment for large-scale monitoring networks. These initiatives provide valuable insights into biodiversity trends, habitat use, and cumulative landscape effects, supporting evidence-based management and policy development.
We have played a lead role in the design and implementation of Indigenous community food programs, supporting the establishment of local, sustainable, and chemical-free food production systems serving both on- and off-reserve populations. Our involvement spans funding acquisition, project coordination, staff mentoring, and capacity building, ensuring long-term program success. These initiatives integrate agroecological principles and traditional food knowledge, fostering food security, health, and self-sufficiency within participating communities.
Community Food Security Programs
Indigenous Partnerships & Collaborations
We work in close partnership with Indigenous Nations and organizations across diverse geographies, from Inuit communities in Nunavut to Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux territories in British Columbia. These collaborations emphasize relationship-building, co-design, and capacity sharing, ensuring that projects reflect local priorities, traditional knowledge, and community values. We view these partnerships as central to our mission of advancing ecological stewardship and cultural resilience through collaboration.
TerraFauna has contributed to the development and implementation of educational programs supporting participants from youth through adult learners. Our experience includes entry-level agricultural training, adult education coursework, and specialized ministry and professional development services. These programs emphasize hands-on learning, ecological awareness, and applied skills development, helping to cultivate the next generation of environmental and agricultural professionals.
Horticulture Education & Training Programs
Wildlife Telemetry
For nearly a decade, TerraFauna has been involved in tracking the movements and migrations of raptors across the Pacific Northwest, contributing valuable data to regional conservation and research efforts. Our team has played a key role in initiating and maintaining telemetry programs, securing necessary permits, and supporting the largest raptor telemetry projects in Canada. This work advances understanding of migration ecology, habitat use, and population connectivity, informing management strategies for species at risk and guiding long-term conservation planning.
TerraFauna has coordinated and delivered community-based workshops and training programs centered on food systems education, sustainable production, and traditional harvesting and preservation practices. These initiatives bring together Elders, growers, and knowledge-keepers to share teachings, foster intergenerational learning, and build local capacity in food self-sufficiency. Each program is designed to empower participants with practical skills and cultural understanding, reinforcing food as both medicine and a foundation of community resilience
Agricultural Training & Mentorship Initiatives
Wildlife Mitigation
We have played a key role in advancing wildlife mitigation, habitat offsetting, and ecological valuation frameworks across British Columbia, with a particular focus on raptor conservation. Working closely with the Hancock Wildlife Foundation, our team has helped design and implement innovative offset strategies and monitoring programs that align scientific research with practical conservation outcomes. This collaboration has also fostered novel research and funding opportunities, supporting long-term recovery and management of raptor populations throughout the province.
Impact Assessments
TerraFauna has extensive experience conducting wildlife impact assessments addressing both targeted species studies and multi-species at-risk evaluations. Our projects range from major industrial and infrastructure developments—including pipeline, transmission, and resource projects—to localized land development and restoration planning. We provide expertise in field data collection, habitat suitability modeling, regulatory permitting, and mitigation design, ensuring that development activities meet both ecological and compliance objectives.
Wildlife Toxicology
TerraFauna supported permitting, sampling, and contaminant monitoring across key sites in the Salish Sea as part of an Environment and Climate Change Canada initiative examining the ecological effects of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Our team contributed to wildlife tissue sampling, environmental data collection, and coordination with regulatory partners to better understand contaminant pathways and potential risks to marine and coastal species. This work forms part of a long-term national effort to assess and mitigate industrial impacts on sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Get in Touch
Let's Work Together
Reach out to us for inquiries or to discuss your wildlife conservation and agroecological consulting needs.
Land Acknowledgement
TerraFauna acknowledges that we live, work and recreate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Halq'eméylem and Nlaka'pamux speaking Peoples, who have cared for the lands and waters of the Fraser Valley and Southern Interior of what is colonially known as British Columbia since time immemorial. We recognize the privilege of carrying out our work within their homelands and commit to approaching every project with respect for Indigenous sovereignty, ecological knowledge, and land stewardship. In the spirit of reciprocity, we strive to uphold practices that contribute to the health of these territories and the communities that call them home, and strive to incorporate two-eyed seeing into the work we do on these lands. We believe that uniting these two worldviews offers more than either could alone, creating a space where scientific inquiry and Indigenous perspectives complement one another to deepen our collective understanding of the natural world and how best to care for it.