Maximize your bioacoustic or camera trapping survey success with expert execution and comprehensive analysis. With Tyne’s 16+ years of specialized wildlife recording experience, A/Vian Eco provides seamless support at any stage of your project—whether you need us from start to finish, troubleshooting mid-project, or an assist to boost your analysis.

Let us help you with:

• Equipment selection and deployment strategies

• Survey planning and on-the-ground execution

• Advanced acoustic, photographic, and statistical analysis

• Scientific, technical, or plain-language dissemination of results.

Do you have eager staff or volunteers but find yourself in need of guidance or training? Check out our Bioacoustics Program Builder. We can combine our services into a custom quote to perfectly fit your team's unique needs.

"Rent an expert" to guide your first acoustic monitoring project. We will set you up with the skills, structure, and customized support to tackle complex projects confidently. All materials and advice are catered specifically to your team, your equipment, and your unique project goals.

We’ll get your program off the ground with:

• Custom Field & Analysis Manuals: Step-by-step technical guidance built for your unique project today and replicable for future projects.

• Hands-On Staff Training: Expert instruction to build your team's confidence in deployment and analysis.

• Data Management Solutions: Proven strategies to safely organize, store, and analyze massive acoustic datasets while ensuring privacy-law compliance.

• Optimized Recording Schedules: Custom recording schedules and settings designed to maximize target species detection with your equipment.

• Analysis Review & Troubleshooting: Ongoing feedback and technical support to ensure your species identification and statistical analysis is accurate and scientifically sound.

Elevate your ecological studies by partnering with an expert in wildlife conservation, bioacoustics, and animal behavior. A/Vian Eco is a proud collaborator on diverse research projects alongside eNGOs, private landowners, First Nations communities, research institutes, and academics. From securing initial funding to publishing your final results, we are ready to tackle your big ecology questions.

A/Vian Eco provides comprehensive research support, including:

• Grant Writing & Funding Proposals: Securing the resources necessary to get your project off the ground.

• Background Research & Literature Reviews: Building a rigorous, science-backed foundation for your study.

• Survey Design & Field Execution: Crafting and implementing robust ecological field methodologies.

• Data Management & Statistical Analysis: Transforming complex, raw ecological data into high-quality, defensible insights.

• Scientific & Technical Writing: Producing high quality scientific papers, technical reports, and project deliverables.

• Science Communication: Distilling complex findings into engaging, plain-language summaries for stakeholders and broad audiences.

Ensure consistency and accuracy across your field studies with straightforward, custom-written and general guidance. A/Vian Eco provides clients with comprehensive technical documentation designed to optimize survey success, streamline your analysis and data management workflows, and maintain rigorous standards over long-term or multi-phase projects. If you are struggling to choose the right wildlife detection gear or build an analysis plan, we have you covered.

We provide expert support with:

• Custom Field Manuals: Step-by-step standard operating procedures (SOPs) for planning and executing bioacoustic surveys.

• Acoustic Analysis Plans: Clear, structured protocols for processing wildlife data and optimizing your computer bioacoustics analysis.

• Product Testing & Hardware Advice: Unbiased evaluations and recommendations to help you select the right autonomous recording units (ARUs), accessories, or computer hardware for your specific program.

• Technical White Papers & Science Guides: Professional documentation of methodologies, equipment performance, and comprehensive project deliverables.

Engage the eco-curious of all ages. As a dynamic science communicator and speaker, Tyne specializes in making complex ecology accessible, interactive, and memorable. Her presentation style is highly engaging—whether she is leading young students through interactive ecology games or keeping under-caffeinated professionals actively involved in an afternoon conference session. Quick on her feet, she thrives during live Q&A segments and adapts seamlessly to her audience.

Tyne delivers customized ecological talks, workshops, and presentations across a wide range of settings:

• Diverse Audiences: Tailored content for elementary, high school, and post-secondary students, as well as industry experts and the general public.

• Versatile Venues: Proudly hosted at international conferences, professional association meetings, science centres, libraries, schools, and immersive field settings like local wetlands.

• Flexible Formats: Expert delivery from formal podiums, hands-on outdoor environments, or engaging virtual webinars.

Science makes the greatest impact when it connects with the community. A/Vian Eco specializes in translating complex ecological data into accessible, engaging formats for the general public. From translating highly technical research into plain language to explaining the value of ecology directly on a worksite or crop field, Tyne has the passion and experience to inspire enthusiasm for nature—even with the toughest audiences.

We offer dynamic public-facing written, verbal, and visual outreach, including:

• Community & Citizen Science Projects: Designing and managing interactive projects that involve the public in meaningful data collection.

• Plain-Language Translations: Distilling dense scientific reports into clear, understandable content for stakeholders and community members.

• Media Releases & PR: Crafting compelling, science-backed press materials to share your ecological findings with a broader audience.

• Educational Visuals: Developing engaging infographics, social media campaigns, and "edu-tainment" materials to simplify complex concepts.

Want to see our science communication in action? Check out our socials for fun bioacoustics and remote detection content, featuring campaigns like #howloweek and #duckofthemonth.

Gain practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard acoustic equipment and software. This fast-paced, 3-day intensive workshop is designed for students and professionals looking to hone their skills or earn a valuable resume-building micro-credential. From hardware deployment to advanced data analyss, we provide the skills you need for successful bioacoustic monitoring.

What You’ll Learn:

• Field Deployment: Get hands-on with common devices like Wildlife Acoustics (SM4/Mini) and Open Acoustic Devices (AudioMoth) to collect real-world data.

• Data Management: Learn the best practices for retrieving, organizing, and vetting large datasets.

• Acoustic Analysis: Gain proficiency in leading software and techniques at various price points, including Audacity, Kaleidoscope, and Raven.

• Unique Multi-taxa Advice: Understand how to capture and analyze a variety of terrestrial species, including ultrasonic calling (e.g. bats, insects) and audible species (e.g. birds, amphibians).

• "Try Before You Buy": Our in-person courses do not require participants to purchase expensive equipment or software, providing an accessible try-before-you-buy experience. Evaluate different hardware and software options to determine the best fit for your future projects.

How to Join:

• Individual Interest: Keep an eye on our Events Calendar or social media for announcements regarding upcoming public workshop dates.

• Host a Workshop: Can’t wait for the next session? Encourage your local professional association, university, college, or organization to connect with us about hosting a private or public workshop.

Note: For project-specific training tailored to your current corporate team's needs, please see our Bioacoustics Program Builder section.

Navigate the complex environmental regulatory landscape with confidence. A/Vian Eco provides support for comprehensive environmental assessments, mitigation strategies, and expert wildlife advisory services to ensure your project fully adheres to Provincial and Federal requirements. We translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable compliance steps, supporting your team with risk assessment, monitoring, and permitting.

Whether you need a stand-alone assessment or senior support to integrate seamlessly with your existing environment team, we proudly support a variety of industries—including oil and gas, renewables (wind/solar), power transmission, municipal development, transportation, mining, and facilities construction.

We help clients navigate regulations including, but not limited to:

• Species at Risk Act (SARA)

• Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA)

• Provincial Wildlife Acts

• Land-Use Guidelines & Best Management Practices (e.g., B.C.'s Develop with Care)

Contact us today for expert assistance with:

Surveys & Impact Assessments

• Pre- and Post-Construction Impact Assessments: Evaluating and mitigating project footprints.

• Targeted Biodiversity Surveys: General or species-specific inventories adhering to strict regulatory protocols (e.g., Alberta Sensitive Species Guidelines, B.C. RISC standards, Saskatchewan Species Detection Protocols).

• Species-at-Risk Monitoring: On-the-ground monitoring and active impact mitigation planning.

• Wildlife Salvage Permiting and Planning: Advice for navigating permitting, complex habitats, and construction mitagation scenarios.

Environmental Planning & Technical Writing

• Protection & Conservation: Developing robust Environmental Protection Plans (EPP) and Species Conservation Plans.

• Technical Documentation: High-quality wildlife technical writing, literature reviews, and science-backed reporting.

• Adaptive Management Plans: Site-specific plans to meet the proponent and regulators desired conservation and coexistance outcomes on public and private land.

Regulatory Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Permitting & Compliance: Securing wildlife permits and providing clear advice on applicable municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.

• Regulatory Liaison: Acting as a professional intermediary between your project and appropriate regulatory bodies.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Expert on-the-ground and written responses to address community, Indigenous, and stakeholder concerns.

Working on a proposal? Contact us today at info@avianeco.com for our current rate sheet and availability.