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Gardner Pinfold
45 Years of Consultancy Experience

Environment

Economic Trend Analysis: Canadian Forces Base 5-Wing Goose Bay
AMEC Earth and Environmental
Economic Analysis
This study conducts a detailed trend analysis of key socio-economic indicators related to economic activity at CFB 5-Wing Goose Bay. Methodology includes reviewing four previous Economic Impact of Military Flight Training studies (2000, 2002, 2004 and 2008), conducting a trend analysis by examining the socio-demographic and economic impact results presented in the four previous studies, and providing a qualitative context for the trend analysis. A Final Report is prepared which includes findings to the study.

New Brunswick Clean Technology Industry Asset Map
BioNB
Evaluation

Community Lands Trust White Paper and Consultation
Department of Natural Resources
Economic Analysis
This project considers options to finance land acquisition for community land priorities through the establishment of a Community Lands Trust. Methodology involves undertaking a literature review, conducting an analysis and presenting results in the White Paper to form the basis of a consultation process. Eight facilitated sessions across the province were conducted. A White Paper that sets out the findings of evaluative research is provided, a community consultation process is designed and implemented, and a comprehensive proposal outlining options and recommendations is prepared for implementing the Community Lands Trust.

Update Economic and Environmental Impact of RRFB Nova Scotia
DivertNS (RRFB)
Economic Impact
This study updates the 2013 study and quantifies the economic and environmental impact for RRFB Nova Scotia’s five mandates. This includes calculating the impacts, reaching back to the beginning of the organization in 1996. In addition to calculating mandate-specific impacts, a cumulative economic impact and a cumulative environmental impact for the whole organization is provided.

Valuation of Ecological Goods & Services in Canada’s Natural Resources Sectors
Environment Canada
Evaluation

Gulf of Maine Natural Capital / Ecosystem Services Valuation
Environment Canada
Evaluation

Quantifying the Costs & Benefits to HRM, Residents and the Environment to Alternate Growth Scenarios
Halifax Regional Municipality, HRM
Evaluation

Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs: Greenhouse Feasibility
Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office, KMKNO
Feasibility

Evaluation of Policy Instruments for Improving Water Management
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, NRTEE
Evaluation
This study undertakes a comprehensive analysis of a suite of policy instruments that could be used within the context of managing water use by the natural resource sectors in Canada . The study focuses on i) market-based or economic instruments (EIs), in addition to ii) command and control regulations, and iii) voluntary initiatives.

Economic Impact Analysis for the Proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) Reserve B.C.
Parks Canada Agency
Economic Analysis
This study undertakes an economic assessment of the potential implications of establishing a NMCA reserve in the Southern Strait of Georgia. The economic assessment is a critical component of completing the feasibility study. The focus of work evaluates the economic implications of specific boundary and management options. This assessment assists in determining the relative costs and benefits associated with the proposed marine conservation area, as well as providing specific analyses regarding the different boundary and management scenarios that are currently being considered.

Framework and Implementation Plan for a Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Program Across Atlantic Canada
Recycle NB
Planning

Economic Impact Analysis of the Deposit-Refund System for Beverage Containers
Resource Recovery Fund Board, RRFB
Economic Impact
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts associated with the Beverage Container Deposit-Refund System in the Nova Scotia economy. The direct expenditures attributable to RRFB Nova Scotia include not only those related to the operations stemming from RRFB Nova Scotia, but also from the ENVIRO-DEPOT™ network that result in direct expenditures and employment in the Nova Scotia economy.
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