Wildlife Expertise,
for Informed Decisions
Empowering Rightsholders and stakeholders to make confident decisions in conservation, management, and regulatory matters.
Brian’s decades-long—and Canada-wide—experience in applied ecological sciences gives Roam exceptional depth. We also draw on a large network of experts in cutting-edge wildlife science to provide our clients with the best available information and assist in their decision-making and project management needs.
Grounded in Science
Founded by Dr. Brian Kopach, Ph.D., Roam Ecology is an independent wildlife consultancy supporting clients in the assessment, management, and conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
Conservation, Scientific,
and Regulatory Guidance
We provide expertise in a wide range of environmental services designed to help you navigate the regulatory, conservation, and wildlife management landscapes. Whether you’re an Indigenous community seeking support based in western science or a government agency at any level looking for credible, independent insight, we can help.
Here are just a few of our offerings:
Wildlife Ecology Research
We collaborate with wildlife researchers on new and cutting-edge science to fill critical knowledge gaps.
Wildlife Management Planning
We’re ready to assist government and regulatory bodies in developing short- and long-term plans for managing the health and habitats of large mammals.
Cumulative Effects Assessment
We help our clients understand the complex impacts of multiple, interacting human activities on wildlife and their habitats.
Technical Review and Regulatory Process Support
Our technical experts provide clients with plain-language reviews of wildlife assessments from start to finish.
Community-Based Monitoring Program Development
We work with clients to plan, fund, and implement community-led wildlife monitoring initiatives.
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At Roam, our goal is always to let the science speak for itself while respecting the contributions other knowledge systems make to our understanding of the natural world and our role in it. Using this balanced approach, we objectively evaluate the trade-offs associated with any management or regulatory decision imposed on a natural system and identify a path forward. One that acknowledges the needs and goals of potential resource users while minimizing cumulative effects.
Advancing Conservation and Community Goals
As a small consultancy, we can quickly adapt while remaining independent and responsive in the real-world solutions we provide. For over a decade, we’ve successfully built and leveraged our experience and connections to guide our clients through the intricacies of the Canadian environmental regulatory landscape, conducted novel research to address emerging ecological questions, and helped develop and support community-based monitoring programs, to name a few.
Responsive
Our small size means we can provide one-on-one service that is attentive, responsive, flexible, and, importantly, fully independent.
Experienced
We have worked with numerous Indigenous communities, government agencies, regulatory boards, and academic collaborators across Canada and in varied roles.
Connected
We act as a bridge between communities, governments, and academics, ensuring that complexities are understood and information is applied effectively.
Backed by Experience
Earning his Master’s Degree in Biogeography from the University of Victoria and Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, Dr. Brian Kopach’s research focused on understanding the determinants of species’ distributions at a range of spatial scales.
Since then, he has utilized this extensive experience in spatial ecology, including sampling design, data collection, and analysis, to support Indigenous communities across Canada. More specifically, in assessing, monitoring, and managing the wildlife and their habitats that support subsistence and cultural practices.
He has also led or assisted with research and conservation-related projects for public and private-sector organizations in Canada and the United States, including the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), Parks Canada, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Ducks Unlimited.
For a more detailed accounting of Dr. Kopach’s key projects, experience, and specialization, click the link below.
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Roam Ecology listened to what we needed, then delivered science that actually worked for our land and our people."
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