Biological Evaluations / Environmental Assessments

An important component of AEL's business is the preparation of biological evaluations and environmental assessments. Staff members have extensive knowledge in working with natural resource management issues and their impact on business planning. The firm has conducted detailed evaluations on projects ranging in size from 40 acres to over 110,000 acres for the US Forest Service, National Park Service, The Bureau of Land Management and numerous state agencies and private entities.

AEL has conducted such activities within high profile locations such as Arches National Park and the Big Thicket National Park, as well as many US National Forests and State Parks. The firm has worked with equal efficiency for both the public and private agencies in this arena.

A significant component of AEL's business includes conducting ecological investigations for municipalities. Such activities normally involve public works projects including water treatment facilities, intake structures and utility lines. The firm has also participated in a number of municipal water supply projects. AEL biologists have conducted evaluations on reservoir, groundwater and constructed wetlands for water reuse.

AEL also provides a unique blend of services tailored to the oil and gas industry as well as the forestland investment community. Standard American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) guidelines may be modified to include other issues such as wetlands, threatened/endangered species, timber stand evaluations, wildlife populations and other ecological considerations.