Habitat Rehabilitation and Restoration Ecology

Northern Bioscience can assist with rehabilitation and restoration of degraded terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic habitats, particularly in boreal environments.


We can put together a team of biologists, hydrologists, engineers, and other professionals to deliver the following services:

  • rehabilitation of mine tailings, crushed rock, and other lands
  • advice and development on of native species in plantings and seed mixtures
  • remediation of wetlands impacted by development
  • field assessment of agricultural impacts on watercourses and development of habitat remediation plans
  • stream channel design, in-stream habitat enhancement and rehabilitation
  • invasive plant surveys and management plans
  • post-rehabilitation monitoring

Representative Clients

Our clients have included:

  • Canadian National Railway (CN)
  • Confederation College
  • Environment Canada
  • ENGO’s e.g., North Shore Steelhead Association
  • Mining Industry
  • Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
  • Ontario Parks
  • Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
  • Municipalities e.g., City of Thunder Bay
  • Private Landowners
  • TransCanada Pipeline