Ecological constraints analyses/due diligence assessments
These analyses and assessments are used to rapidly identify a property’s biological constraints; critical elements in project decision-making. These documents help clients to determine the associated permits, costs, and timelines of a project. Our analyses and assessments can be highly detailed or brief overviews depending on the project and the client’s needs.
CDFW and USFWS protocol-level surveys for wildlife and plant species
The Zentner biologist are qualified and experienced at completing CDFW and USFWS protocol-levels surveys for a variety of federal and state listed wildlife and plant species. Our team completes these surveys thoroughly and accurately and we provide clear and detailed survey reports that get agency approvals.
Pre-construction surveys
Pre-construction surveys are often a requirement of regulatory agency permits. The Zentner team’s biologists are able to complete these surveys and prepare the reports thoroughly and quickly to prevent project delays and ensure permit compliance.
Special status species surveys
Special status species surveys may be required for a project prior to permitting, during the permitting process, prior to beginning project work, or even during project work. Our team completes dozens of special status surveys for amphibians, reptiles, dish, birds, and mammals each year. A partial list of the species which the Zentner staff has expertise is below:
Alameda whipsnake
Giant garter snake
Western pond turtle
California red-legged frog
California tiger salamander
Foothill yellow-legged frog
Western burrowing owl
San Joaquin kit fox
Vernal pool branchiopods
Swainson’s hawk
Golden eagle
Nesting bird and bat surveys
Nesting bird and bat surveys are a common project requirement and our team completes many of these surveys each year. We have the ability to complete these surveys quickly and accurately in order to provide our clients with thorough survey reports to prevent project delays.