​The scientists at Shoener can evaluate a site for a wide range of potential ecological constraints and can perform the required surveys for endangered, threatened, and rare animal and plant species and communities. 
​​Shoener has the capability to assist clients through permitting coordination with state and federal agencies to obtain the necessary agency approvals to get projects built.
Rare Plant Species and Communities
Shoener has skilled botanists on staff that are recognized by federal and state agencies to perform surveys for State and Federal listed species, and that have extensive experience identifying and delineating rare communities. Recent surveys include:
  • Yellow-fringed orchid (Platanthera ciliaris)
  • Collin’s sedge (Carex collinsii)
  • Alleghany Plum (Prunus alleghaniensis)
  • Vasey’s pondweed (Potamogeton vaseyi)
  • Great spurred violet (Viola selkirkii)
  • Creeping snowberry (Gaultheria hispidula)
  • Highbush cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)
  • Rough-leaved aster (Eurybia radula)
Endangered and Threatened Animal Species
Shoener has the experience to perform surveys for state and federal listed species and a network of qualified experts to call upon, if required, for:
  • Bat Mist Netting, Hibernacula and Telemetry Surveys
  • Bird Surveys
  • Timber Rattlesnake Surveys
  • Bog Turtle Surveys
  • Allegheny Woodrat Surveys
  • Other Herpetological and Mammal Species Investigations
  • Section 7 and Section 10 Consultations
Additional Studies
Shoener staff can perform evaluations and prepare reports for other Ecological and Environmental studies, such as:
  • Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies (BBCS)
  • Invasive Species Surveys
  • Macroinvertebrate Stream Surveys
  • Existing Condition Studies
  • Vegetation Mapping
  • Environmental Management Plans
  • Environmental Monitoring