Cassidy Patton

Cassidy Patton

Riparian Enhancement Team Member

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biologist In Training // Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology and Environmental Studies // Diploma in the Restoration of Natural Systems // Junior biologist at Strategic Natural Resource Consultants

  • Education

    • University of Victoria

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology and Environmental Science

      Traditional Ecological Knowledge, plant and animal biology, conservation biology.

    • University of Victoria

      2016 - 2020
      Diploma Restoration of Natural Systems

      Comprehensive knowledge and skills relating to ecological restoration and conservation. Capstone Project: designed and implemented a restoration project in partnership with the City of Surrey. This riparian restoration project aimed to enhance wildlife habitat within a small-scale wildlife corridor. Initial site assessments included vegetation sampling, soil analyses, and biogeoclimatic site series classification which informed the plant prescription. Following invasive removal, native… Show more Comprehensive knowledge and skills relating to ecological restoration and conservation. Capstone Project: designed and implemented a restoration project in partnership with the City of Surrey. This riparian restoration project aimed to enhance wildlife habitat within a small-scale wildlife corridor. Initial site assessments included vegetation sampling, soil analyses, and biogeoclimatic site series classification which informed the plant prescription. Following invasive removal, native planting events were accomplished with the help of nearby elementary schools. I wrote a technical report which documented the restoration and pulled from primary literature; this article will be published in the University of Victoria’s EcoRestoration Journal (https://journals.uvic.ca/index.php/ecorestoration/article/view/19708) Show less

  • Experience

    • Salmon Habitat Restoration Program

      Jul 2015 - Sept 2015
      Riparian Enhancement Team Member
    • Surrey's Natural Areas Partnership

      May 2016 - Sept 2016
      Habitat Restoration Team Member
    • Surrey's Natural Areas Partnership

      May 2017 - Sept 2017
      Tree Care Team Member
    • Surrey's Natural Areas Partnership

      May 2018 - Sept 2018
      Habitat Restoration Team Leader
    • BC SPCA

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2019
      Cruelty Investigations Call Center Operator
    • True Earth Landscapes

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      Landscaper
    • Invasive Species Council of BC

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2023
      • Field Operations Coordinator

        Sept 2021 - Jun 2023
      • Action Team Member

        Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc

      May 2023 - Dec 2023
      Junior field technician
    • Comox Valley Regional District

      Dec 2023 - now
      Parks Technician
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Indigenous Culture Awareness

      First Peoples Group
      Jul 2021
    • Pesticide Applicator Certificate

      B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
      May 2021
    • Pleasure Craft Operator

      BOATERexam.com
      Jul 2021
    • Respect in the Workplace Certificate

      Respect Group
      Jun 2021
    • Bear Awareness Certificate

      Worksite Safety
      Jan 2021
    • Occupational First Aid Level 1

      Alert First-Aid Inc.
      Jan 2021