Conserving biodiversity from the past, in the present, for the future.

We are an ecological consulting company that strives to bring harmony to all of the places where land, wildlife, society, and  industry intersect. Our services can help you manage our natural resources, using ecologically and culturally appropriate methods and techniques. 

Our services

Welcome

I founded Shifting Mosaics Consulting because as an ecosystem scientist, I strive to support human activity and industry, while still allowing ecosystems and biodiversity to thrive. 

I’m passionate about integrating science with traditional, cultural and local knowledge, to ensure thoughtful, applicable, and effective management of our natural resources.

Dr. Sonja E. R. Leverkus PhD RPBio RPF PAg EP
Founder and Ecosystem Scientist​
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Services

We apply our methodology across a wide range of services, and draw on an international network of scientific experts and resource professionals. The skillsets we can engage include research scientists, wildlife and habitat specialists, aviation experts, advanced drone specialists, GIS and statistical analysts, among other strategic partners.

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Fire Ecology & Prescribed Fire

Full suite of deliverables around fire, ranging from research and fire behaviour analysis, to the development and implementation of prescribed fire burn plans.

.02

Range & Forest Management

Rangeland and forest management and stewardship strategies involving the assessment of ecosystems and their components including soil, watersheds, vegetation, and animals.

.03

Wildlife
Science

Wildlife monitoring, research, and management, including aerial and ground-based telemetry, mark-recapture, mortality investigations and spatial analysis of wildlife movement.

.04

Indigenous Communities

Support to Indigenous communities, including review and response to referrals, and mobilization of traditional knowledge. Assistance to proponents seeking engagement opportunities.

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Agricultural Services

Working with and supporting agricultural producers to enhance the wellbeing of their livestock by increasing forage production through strategies such as patch burn grazing systems.

.06

Industrial Site Strategies

Effective strategies
to support all environmental requirements of wellsite and pipeline construction, rupture,
and abandonment, integrating ecological considerations. 

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Invasive Species Management 

Integrated pest management, invasive plant management, identification, prevention, and treatment. Creative solutions include chemical treatment, mechanical removal, and prescribed fire. 

More Services

  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation Technical Support
  • Endangered Species Management
  • Bird Surveys
  • Regulatory & Permitting
  • Field Services
  • Wildlife Capture & Monitoring
  • Education & Training
  • GIS Tools/Analysis
  • Drone Imagery
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Why Work With Us

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Dedication to Our Clients

Operational Standards & Organizations We Belong To

WorkSafe
SAFE
BCForestProfessionals
ISNetworld
FireSmart
AFE
CollegeAppliedBiology
WildfireAnalytics
BC AssociationofAgrologists
SocietyForRangeManagement
TheWildlifeSociety
WFCA

What Our Clients Say About Us

Dr Sonja Leverkus is a professional through and through. She approaches challenges with an open mind and comes up with innovative solutions, working collaboratively with clients and local First Nations. Her work is of high quality and her attention to detail is valuable for regulatory reporting. I have worked with Dr. Leverkus on a variety of projects, including post-construction pipeline environmental assessments, invasive weed and other vegetation surveys at gas facilities, and even a prescribed fire adjacent to an abandoned wellhead. She keeps safety as an utmost priority while working with her clients to determine the most effective solution.
Siobhan Erskine
NorthRiver Midstream Inc.
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