I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of ecology with specific knowledge in the areas of wetland ecology, restoration of disturbed lands and waters and siting of alternative energy projects. I have published on such topics as ecology of plants revegetating disturbed areas, wetland values and mapping and impacts of quarrying and mining on lands and waters. I have testified 7 times on topics such as impacts of land development on wetlands, siting windfarms and impacts of mining on natural ecosystems.