Gregory Rickbeil

Background

About Gregory Rickbeil

As a spatial ecologist and restoration scientist with over a 15 years of experience, I specialize in driving corporate biodiversity and nature-positive outcomes at scale. My career has centered around translating science into action for industry, governments, and Indigenous Nations—integrating ecological integrity with sustainable development. I currently serve as Lead Spatial Ecologist at WSP, where I manage large-scale nature positive initiatives across Canada and globally. I work closely with corporate partners to assess biodiversity risks and opportunities across their value chains, embedding nature-positive strategies that align with global ESG frameworks. I also sit on the Board of the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (BC Hydro) and hold an adjunct professorship at UBC Forestry, where I co-supervise research on restoration-climate synergies. My academic background includes a PhD in caribou ecology and a track record of peer-reviewed research at the interface of science and policy. Whether advising global mining companies, mentoring emerging scientists, or designing strategic restoration plans, I bring a deep commitment to evidence-based, collaborative, and reconciliation-driven approaches to biodiversity protection. Let’s connect if you’re exploring corporate nature-positive strategies, biodiversity risk and opportunity assessment, or landscape-level restoration planning. Biodiversity | Nature-Positive | Spatial Ecology | 🤝 Indigenous Partnerships | ESG Integration