Steve Hill

Background

About Steve Hill

My background is in terrestrial ecology with over 18 years of experience studying Ontario’s flora and fauna. Combining a mix of expertise in ecology, statistics, and spatial analysis, I work with a range of technical experts and clients to ensure that natural heritage and land-use planning is grounded in science.At D&A, I take a lead role in coordinating ecological studies that inform various municipal land-use planning initiatives. This includes extensive experience managing Natural Heritage System planning and implementation studies in the GTA to ensure projects are in conformity with applicable Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and review agency environmental policies.I also leads D&A’s R&D and innovation initiatives to ensure our team is ready to provide our clients with cutting edge ecological inventory and analysis approaches. Recent initiatives include advancing deep learning approaches for land-scape analysis, using environmental DNA to assess the ecological conditions of watersheds, and developing and growing the Network of Nature, a web resource to educate and connect people to native plants for ecological restoration and urban greening.