Michael Parkes

Michael Parkes, M.S. Principal and Chief Ecologist, Parkes Ecological LLC
Mr. Parkes is a certified ecologist who serves as the chief ecologist/owner of a consulting firm founded in 2013. The firm’s scope of services mirrors his expertise and interests: wetland and wildlife ecology, ecological design, land use regulation, and geographical information Systems (GIS). He has extensive experience working on contaminated sites. He has personally delineated over 100 wetlands in several states. These wetlands run the gamut of habitat types and regulatory scenarios. This has often led to the necessity of regulatory coordination and permitting. Parkes Ecological specializes in assisting engineers, landscape architects, and other professionals in developing compliance strategies, permits, and design documents that incorporate ecological design into the overall project design. This support is tailored to the client’s existing capabilities and needs, often extending through construction and the monitoring frequently required with ecological projects.