In 2011, the Ministry committed to an integrated Research Program that better responds to the complex array of integrated resource management functions and priorities delivered by the Ministry, as outlined in the Research Program Strategic Plan 2018 -2021. The Program is organized into 6 research portfolios led by an interdisciplinary team that represents both regional- and provincial-level research needs: . Ecosystem Stewardship
. Ecosystem Health and Disturbance
. Water
. Species and Habitats
. Timber Supply
. Bio-Economy Research scientists are embedded within the operations of the Ministry at both provincial and regional levels. This organizational structure is intended to be responsive to existing and emerging research needs by providing a direct linkage between research scientists and staff involved in decision making, policy development, and resource management practices. As a result, the Ministry's Research Program is well positioned to provide timely, relevant, high-quality, science-based information to support these complex resource management decisions and policies. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to qualify Consultants experienced in the following Omineca Service Areas:
. Plant Identification
. Plant Surveys
. Plant Moisture Stress and Growth Dynamics
. Ecological Surveys
. Stand Structure Measurements
. Stem Mapping
. Ecological Modelling
. Ecosystem Recovery Plot Setup or Assessment
. Research Site Establishment
. Research Silviculture Trials Assessment
. Research Site Maintenance
. Research Growth and Yield Trial Assessments Based on the review of the RFQ Responses the Province intends to establish a List of Qualified Suppliers who, on an "as, if and when requested" basis, may be contacted directly, or asked to compete, to enter into a Contract(s) for provision of the services described in section 4. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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