As a principal of AET Group and senior ecologist, Les has over 15 years experience working and providing expertise in the environmental and ecological consulting industry. He has extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience in natural sciences and ecology obtained through personal, academic and consulting activities. His field, project management and consulting experience include undertaking ecological studies, impact assessments, biological surveys, species at risk assessments, habitat evaluations, wildlife studies, environmental monitoring and training workshops.
Education:
BES, Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours Geography) Major - Biology (Wildlife) Minor, University of Waterloo
Environmental Technician Diploma, Sir Sandford Fleming College
Professional Registration:
Terrestrial Environment Monitoring Protocols, EMAN
Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol, MNR
Fisheries Specialist Protocol, MTO/DFO/MNR
Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, MNR
Monitoring Ontario Bats, UWO
Wilderness First Aid and Survival, ART
Group Facilitation, ICA Associates
Associations:
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
American Society of Mammalogists
Canadian Botanical Association
Ecological Society of America
Entomological Society of Ontario
Ontario Tallgrass Prairie and Savanna Association
Society for Conservation Biology
Soil & Water Conservation Society
Publications:
Environmental Planning and Complexity in Aggregate Mining: A Case Study
Presentations:
Stream Ecology and Dynamics Educational Workshop |
