If Julie wasn’t so good at her job she would be a novelist!  A dog and horse lover, Capoeria instructor, mountain biker and Super Environmentalist, Julie truly takes the lead in her own life.  

Julie Budgen has been working in the environmental field since 1997. Her most memorable job was working on Richard Branson’s private island as the wildlife biologist for lemurs, giant tortoises and more. Julie specializes in project management, planning and regulations, report writing and reviewing for Environmental Impact Assessments, vegetation assessments, restoration and bioengineering. She has managed several hundred projects for municipal projects, mining, oil and gas facilities, roads and bridges, wind farms, linear developments, and private land developments in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. She has worked in marine and freshwater environments for the past 10 years, monitoring, assessing shorelines and riparian areas. Providing protection plans for riparian, foreshore and marine environments. Her favourite of all these areas is native plant reclamation and soil handling techniques to minimize the projects’ impact on the environment. Julie has worked with the clients and regulators (local and provincial) to ensure environmental impacts are minimized and regulations are met in a timely manner to get project approval.

“Every obstacle is an opportunity for improvement”. 

Ally started in the Environmental Field of work after becoming a Forest Ecosystem Management Technician and graduating from the Environmental Management program at Lakehead University in Ontario, where she specialized in Fish and Wildlife Conservation. Some of her background includes fisheries and multi-species inventory monitoring work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and 6 seasons of tree-planting across BC and Alberta. Over the past two years, the Island has become her home.

She is a big nature and dog-lover – which is why she is usually spending time off exploring the forests and beaches with her rescue dog Murphy!

Ally has been able to put all of her skills to good use working for Corvidae. As a passionate Environmentalist, her favourite part of the job is being able to contribute to protecting fish and wildlife habitat and work on land restoration efforts with Indigenous communities.

Erin has worked in the environmental services industry as a consultant throughout the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island for 5 years in the private sector, including urban development and oil and gas. She has a background in terrestrial and aquatic ecology and obtained her Master of Science in Ecological Restoration in 2021.

Erin’s ecology experience includes conducting terrestrial and aquatic biophysical assessments and mapping, conducting vegetation surveys, fish inventories and salvages, wildlife sweeps and salvages, environmental monitoring, and breeding bird and raptor surveys. She has also completed habitat suitability assessments and mapping for species at risk.

Erin also likes to hike and explore Vancouver Island, travel, spend time with family, and birding.  A big animal lover, Erin also has a cat named Chase.

Fabrizio was born in Venezuela (speak spanish), He grew up in the Capital, Caracas. Growing up, he was around boats a lot, snorkeling and spearfishing in the Caribbean islands near our coast.

He arrived in Canada in 2011 and quickly started a Science degree at Douglas College. He transferred to UVIC, where he graduated with a BSc in Biology, marine concentration. He also completed the Environmental Technician Certificate with VIU that nicely prepares you for an Environmental Monitor role.

He worked in the aquaculture industry for 4 years , 2018 to 2022, as a technician and a supervisor. Soon after, he pivoted to pursue more conservation/ restoration like opportunities with BCCF. He was just recently involved with invasive species management (bullfrogs) this Summer.

He is a quiet but very approachable person. He looks to always make conections and build relationships and most importantly, help when and how he can. Since arriving in Canada he adopted hockey and the Canucks as his die hard team.

His interest lies in the marine sector, its protection, conservation and sustainable use.

Beverly has been a dedicated advocate for wildlife and wild spaces throughout her life, most of it spent on Vancouver Island. She has a BA in Geography, an MSc in Climate Change Adaptation, and a Post Degree Diploma in Applied Coastal Ecology. Bev’s commitment to the well-being of wildlife began with her career in wildlife rehabilitation and later working on a project dedicated to oiled sea bird response.

In 2022, she channeled her professional efforts into environmental consulting and has trained and gained multiple experiences since then, focusing on wildlife and vegetation surveys, water quality assessments, habitat restoration, and traditional ecological knowledge.

When Beverly isn’t working to protect and restore BC’s natural environment, she can often be found hiking, cycling, kayaking, or sailing in it. 

Rob has worked with public agencies and private companies on permitting and ecological mitigation for development projects. He has a proven track record of providing efficient environmental programs which meet regulatory guidance and incorporate the needs of interested parties. An advocate for the engagement of local communities, Rob has experienced firsthand the value gained through the inclusion of local and Indigenous peoples through consultation and skills training. Rob is an excellent technical resource for environmental planning and permitting projects in western Canada specializing in environmental assessment and monitoring programs.

Around here, Rob is known for his hilarious story telling. He loves his morning walks with his dogs with wonderfully Star Wars inspired names (any guesses……) and enjoying lake life on this wonderful island.