ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Biological Resources

The Pinyon Biological Resources team possesses an intimate understanding of the complex system of laws and regulations governing the assessment, protection, and mitigation of biological resources. Putting this expertise into action is our specialty. We help our clients strike a balance between protecting the earth’s biological resources and manageable solutions to develop land responsibly.

Our staff includes terrestrial and aquatic wildlife biologists, ecologists, and botanists who specialize in biological resources across the Western United States – including Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, and Montana. We study the patterns of migratory birds, raptors, common fauna and flora, riparian, and invasive (i.e., non-native) species and how they can co-exist with humans without taking away from the natural surroundings we all enjoy, utilize, and depend upon.

Pinyon biologists and ecologists prioritize understanding client needs and customizing our approach accordingly. Pinyon is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that align with our clients’ objectives.

What Does Pinyon's Biological Resources Team Do?

  • Natural Resource Assessment and Planning
  • Compliance and Permitting Related to:
    • Clean Water Act (Section 404 Permitting)
    • Endangered Species Act
    • Migratory Bird Treaty Act
    • Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
    • Colorado Senate Bill 40
  • Wildlife and Vegetation Inventories
  • Migratory Bird Surveys and Assessments
  • Noxious Weed Surveys and Management Plans
  • Tree Inventory and Health Assessments
  • Wildlife Crossing Studies and Analysis             
  • Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies
  • Ecological Restoration and Revegetation
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Wetland Delineation, Permitting and Mitigation
  • Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) Assessment
  • Functional Assessment of Wetlands (FACWet) – Colorado
  • Project Development On-Call Biological Services
  • Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species
    • Biological Assessments
    • Biological Evaluations
  • Surveys and Habitat Assessments including species-specific surveys for:
    • Mexican Spotted Owl
    • Yellow-billed Cuckoo
    • Ute Ladies’-Tresses Orchid
    • Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
    • Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse
    • Western Burrowing Owl