Gitxsan Environmental Services and Geoterra Integrated Resources Partnership

Geoterra has a long history of developing trusted, long-standing, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities. Gitxsan Environmental Services (GES) and Geoterra IRS in partnership offer a multi-disciplinary team of staff that excel with project completion. Combined, both companies have created a proven track record of safely and efficiently delivering clients their needs.

Gitxsan Environmental Services | Geoterra IRS

Together, GES and Geoterra have a robust history in professional British Columbia Forestry in multiple industry sectors. Our land management division offers land agent services that aid our clients in the acquisition of the required BC & Federal permits to fulfill all project needs.

Services Include: 

  • Professional Forestry Consultation & Development - Multiphase Forest Development
  • Timber Assessments & Valuations
  • Timber Salvage Plans
  • Indigenous Government & Stakeholder Consultation, Capacity Building & Liaison
  • Government Applications, Permits & Approvals
  • Prescriptions & Reclamation Plans
  • Fibre Utilization Management
  • Vegetation Management
  • Phase One, Two & Three Site Assessments
  • Caribou Reclamation & Restoration Planning & Implementation
  • Invasive Plant Management
  • Environmental Compliance & Monitoring
  • Biological & Ecological Inventories
  • Fisheries, Wildlife & Vegetation Assessments
  • Wellsite Abandonment & Reclamation
  • Aquatics & Wetland Assessments & Monitoring
  • FireSmart & Wildfire Management Services
  • Cultural Heritage Resource Assessments
  • UAV (Drone) Services
  • Environmental Inspection and Construction Monitoring
  • Habitat Offsetting and Restoration
  • Labour and Heavy Equipment Operators

Our partnership offers extensive services for use in the design of pipeline projects. The accuracy & completeness of a geotechnical investigation allows the designer to have confidence the design will be successful, & the correct method of construction is being implemented.

Services Include:

  • Review of Terrain
  • Aerial Photography & Published Geological Information
  • Project Evaluations
  • Identification of Alternate Routes &/Or Mitigation Measures, Water Crossing Design
  • Geological, Geotechnical & Hydrological Data
  • Geotechnical Investigation
  • Development Of Geotechnical Models
  • Geohazards
  • Railway sediment monitoring

What Makes This Partnership Meaningful?

Gitxsan & Geoterra Partnership

  1. Shared Trust and Values: Our partnership is built on a foundation of trust, emphasizing a joint commitment to promoting professional development within both organizations.
  2. Indigenous Roots: Both GES and Geoterra proudly trace their origins to indigenous ownership and leadership, fostering a rich cultural backdrop that influences our collaboration.
  3. Diverse Expertise: The current success of our partnership is a testament to the hard work of our diverse group of technicians and specialists. Their collective expertise is the driving force behind our achievements.
  4. Inclusivity Matters: We value the diversity of our team, creating an inclusive environment that sparks innovation and sets new industry standards.
  5. Future Expansion: Looking forward, we are excited about expanding our services across the natural resource sectors. This signifies not just growth for our companies but also a broader contribution to the industries we serve.

For More Information

For more information on Geoterra’ s activities and approach to Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, contact Dan Nicholson