Daniel Stewart Email & Phone Number

Burnaby, Bc, Ca

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

As a self-employed consultant I am involved in several paid and volunteer projects that span the disciplines of conservation biology, ecological restoration, project management, and applied research. Much of my work has occurred in tidal marshes, where I now regularly serve as a technical advisor, consultant, and field biologist with restoration and offset projects. See the Projects section below for details of past and present projects.

Burnaby, British Columbia

Inventoried, managed and maintained field gear for BCIT Ecological Restoration students, assisted with field courses, marked exams, and provided feedback/guidance on year-long restoration project reports and proposals.

Fraser River Estuary, Bc

Visited and assessed > 60 tidal marsh and riparian compensation sites in the Fraser River Estuary. Assessments included extensive field mapping, vegetation surveys, and an extensive review of available reports and site documents. Findings were synthesised into two reports (available at the link in my contact info), and were presented at the 2016 Salish Sea Conference.

Delta, British Columbia

Identified, mapped, and removed invasive plant species in the rural areas, parks, and intertidal mudflats of Delta, BC. Responsibilities included removing invasive plants (i.e., Canada thistle, yellow iris, English ivy, giant hogweed), designing and implementing a Canada thistle treatment experiment, mapping of Japanese knotweed infestations, and assisting Ducks Unlimited Canada staff with mapping and removal of English cordgrass.

Tsawwassen To Swartz Bay Route (On-Board Bc Ferries)

Designed two interpretive programs that I presented daily over the summer to BC Ferries patrons. Crowds varied in size from 15-200. Presentation topics included the history of the Georgia Basin, and the importance of Garry Oak Ecosystems. Training consisted of an intense, three-week session with Parks Canada staff.

Delta, British Columbia

Identified, mapped, and removed invasive plant species in the rural areas, parks, and intertidal mudflats of Delta, BC. Responsibilities included removing invasive plants (i.e., Canada thistle, yellow archangel), performing an extensive invasive plant inventory of agricultural ditches, and assisting Ducks Unlimited Canada staff with the mapping and removal of English cordgrass.

Ladner, British Columbia

Apprenticed in the design and construction of Naturescape gardens (emphasising native and wildlife-friendly plants). Trained to conduct proper tree care and pruning practices, and to diagnose and treat several plant health issues. Tasks included landscape design and construction, removal of invasive plants, planting of native and wildlife-friendly species, and recurring garden maintenance.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Forest & Conservation Sciences

My research aims to inform and improve how we construct, restore, and manage the tidal marsh ecosystems of Pacific Northwest estuaries..

Master Of Science (Msc), Forest And Conservation Sciences, Graduated With Honours

Under the direction of my supervisor Dr. Tara Martin, I investigated the ecological threat of non-native cattail species in the Fraser.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Ecological Restoration, Graduated With Distinction

The program included several topics and disciplines: - conservation biology - First Nations and natural resource management - restoration.

Diploma, Renewable Resources, Graduated With Honours

This program included a broad array of topics: - measurements and professional survey practices - wildlife management and identification.