Focus Resource Management Group
The Focus Group is a collaborative of experienced resource management
consultants with complementary skills in planning, facilitation,
and the physical and natural sciences. The group members have
a common business philosophy founded on effective communication,
strong environmental ethics, and high quality outcomes.
The Focus Group has particular expertise in coastal management
and considerable experience in local and central government, and
working with communities and iwi groups. The group has established
relationships with other consultants to source any other expertise
required to complete your project.
Capabilities
- Coastal planning at national, regional, & district level
- Coastal Compartment and Local Area Management Planning
- Coastal hazard assessment and management
- Coastal and estuarine science
- Coastal ecology and restoration (e.g. dunes, wetlands, riparian)
- Terrestrial ecological management (e.g. threatened species,
pests) including freshwater wetlands
- Biodiversity assessment
- Community facilitation
The Focus Group acts as a hub for the principal consultants and
their associates.
Principal group members:
Jim Dahm (MSc Earth Sciences)
Jim specialises in coastal management with over 25 years work
experience in this area. He has worked for various consultancies,
and within central and regional government. Jim specialises in
coastal hazard assessment and management, coastal restoration,
and estuarine sedimentation and management. He is also experienced
with community facilitation and planning and serves as a Commissioner
on resource consent hearings.
Robin Britton (BA; MSc Resources and Environmental
Planning)
Robin has over 25 years experience in local and central government
policy and planning specialising in coastal management. Robin
has had input into the preparation and review of local and central
government resource management plans as well as working on various
local government and other policy documents.
Meg Graeme (MSc Marine Science)
Meg has experience in coastal and freshwater ecological survey,
management and protection. With a wealth of experience in development-based
biodiversity planning, Meg specialises in wetland restoration
in the context of wider catchment activities. Meg’s ecological
background is a valuable asset to helping develop district and
regional policy.
Hamish Kendal (PGDip Parks, Recreation &
Tourism (Ecology))
Hamish has a variety of experience in ecological assessments and
implementing best practice management on the ground for developments,
threatened species, and pest species. Hamish is skilled at facilitating
the protection of natural and landscape features on private land.
This experience also provides a sound basis for helping develop
biodiversity policy direction for agencies.
Bronwen Gibberd (MSc(hons) Marine Science)
Bronwen has expertise and experience in the assessment of physical
coastal processes, including estuarine sedimentation, field surveys
and coastal hazards. Bronwen also has a strong background in resource
management and planning, particularly for the coastal environment.
The members of the Focus Group have work experience in the following
areas:
Planning
- New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement Review
- Regional Coastal Plan Development
- Local Area Coastal Plans
- Coastal Hazard Management Strategies
- River Flood Management Strategies
- Navigation Safety Bylaws
- Consultation Policies
Coastal Processes and Management
- Coastal Hazard Assessment and Management
- Review and Assessment of Coastal Structures
- Estuarine/Harbour Sedimentation Issues and Management
- Climate Change and Adaptation Studies
- Preparation and Review of Assessments of Environmental Effects
(AEE)
- Geomorphologic Assessments
Ecological Science and Environmental Management
- State of the Environment Monitoring and Reporting
- Coastal and Wetland Restoration (dunes, wetlands, beaches)
- Ecological Assessment for Subdivision Developments
- Threatened Species and Pest Assessment and Monitoring
- Liaison for Protection of Privately-Owned Natural Features
- Coastal Vegetation Assessment and Mapping
Facilitation
- Skilled and Experienced in Community Meetings, Presentations
and Facilitation
- Design of Facilitation Programmes
Publications
- Preparation and Editing of Educational, Scientific and Community
Consultation Documents
Contact any of the Focus Group members to discuss your project:
Jim Dahm
Eco Nomos Ltd
07 8682 315
jdahm@xtra.co.nz
Robin Britton
027 281 2969
rbritton@wave.co.nz
Meg Graeme
Natural Solutions – Marine & Terrestrial Ecologists
Ltd.
07 866-0770
natural.solutions@wave.co.nz
Hamish Kendal
Natural Solutions – Marine & Terrestrial Ecologists
Ltd.
07 866-0770
natural.solutions@wave.co.nz
Bronwen Gibberd
4D Environmental
07 824 5525
fourdenvironmental@ihug.co.nz
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