About E-Qwest
Honest, quality, and cost-effective integrated vegetation management solutions
E-Qwest Consulting is a British Columbia environmental consulting company that is based in the Okanagan Valley that has been completing IPM projects throughout BC since 2004 for various clients within the Oil and gas, forestry, utility, private, public & government sectors.
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Collaboratively, we deliver honest, quality, and cost-effective integrated vegetation management solutions. Our approach involves direct collaboration with clients, contractors, indigenous communities and the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
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E-Qwest Consulting is proud of its client-centered approach, providing customized services tailored to fit your vegetation control program. This means being responsive to your unique needs. Our consulting solutions for vegetation management extend to utility right-of-way, individual commercial or industrial sites, and forest blocks. This includes reliability-focused work planning, landowner notification, community education, program evaluations, and systems reviews. Additionally, we offer IPM regulatory compliance reporting and documentation, First Nations notifications and compliance, comprehensive management programs, and technology solutions.
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Committed to delivering accuracy, versatility, and years of knowledge to your program, we have observed that our work plan enhances efficiency in customer interaction, leading to more cost-effective vegetation management programs.
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Effective vegetation management solutions often involve addressing invasive plant species within a vegetation control program. Non-native, invasive pests and plants can cause substantial damage to native ecosystems. E-Qwest Consulting collaborates with landowners and land managers to combat invasive plants and other vegetative species. We assist in developing invasive species management plans using a proactive integrated approach within an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP), which can be both preventative and reduce treatments and monitoring to meet our clients' goals.
Meet The Team
Our team at E-Qwest Consulting comprises seasoned Integrated Pest Management Consultants with over 50 years of collective experience in the field. Our expertise encompasses Integrated Pest Management Plan development, vegetation field monitoring, mapping, vegetation health assessments, operation, and contract reviews, and fostering relationships with indigenous communities. We specialize in industrial, forestry, and commercial applications.
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Our IPM consultants can guide you in finding the right solution for the most cost-effective treatment through a diverse range of services. This includes the development of the IPMP, surveys and assessments, monitoring control plans involving herbicide applications, mechanical cutting, and a continued maintenance program. The E-Qwest team are dedicated to excellence in the development of IPM programs registered under the BC Integrated Pest Management Act & Regulation (IPMR). These comprehensive 5-year plans strategically address invasive plant species and undesirable vegetation on various terrains, including rights-of-way, electrical and gas facilities, forestry cut-blocks, telecommunications, and earth dams, utilizing IPM principles on both crown and private lands in British Columbia.
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Managing vegetation in natural areas, urban and residential settings, along transportation and utility rights-of-way, and in forestry can present numerous challenges. Implementing a proactive integrated vegetation management program for herbaceous and woody vegetative species is crucial to achieving budget and compliance goals, overcoming financial, safety, and environmental obstacles.
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Our goal is to assist you in developing and implementing an effective vegetation management program that utilizes targeted vegetation control applications to manage problem plant species while preserving the health of the surrounding natural areas.
Leanne Weins BSc.
Owner of E-Qwest Consulting Ltd.
Leanne is a highly experienced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Consultant with a rich background in both fieldwork and the development of robust IPM plans. As a certified applicator, her journey began with DJ Silviculture Enterprises Ltd, where she honed her skills in vegetation control through field operations. Later, she transitioned to E-Qwest Consulting Ltd, where she played a pivotal role in developing comprehensive IPM programs. In 2004, Leanne joined DJ Silviculture, and in 2006, she made a bold move to E-Qwest Consulting, specializing in assisting organizations and BC Ministries in developing robust IPM programs. Her work encompasses public and First Nations consultation, monitoring, field assessments, annual reporting, preventative maintenance solutions, Ministerial compliance, and critical environmental compliancy. Leanne's commitment to excellence is evident in her contributions to the growth of E-Qwest Consulting. Under her guidance, the company has evolved into a renowned IPM consulting firm, serving telecommunications companies, oil & gas entities, and the forestry sector. Leanne not only oversees day-to-day operations but actively participates in field monitoring programs, ensuring stringent work and safety measures are maintained. Leanne's extensive industry experience has led to collaborations with esteemed organizations such as the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Ministry of Forests, Rio Tinto Alcan, Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS), Canadian Natural Resources, Tourmaline Oil, Petronas Canada, TELUS Communications, and others. Her successful completion of vegetation assessments, formulation of IPM plans, and development of vegetation control programs have contributed to the success of various projects. Actively participating in IPM and vegetation committees, Leanne ensures she stays updated with the latest information for her clients. In 2024, she continues to manage E-Qwest Consulting, maintaining a selective approach with a prestigious list of companies. Her focus remains on providing meticulous site assessments, site management reports, consultation with indigenous communities, and the development of Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMP). Leanne continues her close collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, ensuring sustainable and effective IPM practices and compliance with vegetation contractors.
Clover Spelchan, BSc.
Senior Consultant
Clover is a seasoned Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Consultant with many years of expertise both in the field and as well as development of Integrated Pest Management Plans. Throughout her distinguished career and a certified applicator, Clover started her vegetation work with DJ Silviculture working in the field for a few years as a pesticide applicator, then switched work under DJ Silviculture to providing services in Integrated Pest Management and danger tree assessments. She continued this work for 12 years before moving on in her career for E-Qwest Consulting, an environmental company developing Integrated Pest Management Plans, vegetation & mitigation monitoring, and regulatory compliancy. After years of work in this industry, and as a trusted consultant, Clover continues to collaborate with esteemed organizations such as the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Ministry of Forests, TELUS Communications, Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS), Canadian Natural Resources, Tourmaline Oil, Petronas Canada, Venturion Oil, and many others. She has successfully completed vegetation assessments, formulated IPM plans, developed vegetation control programs, fire mitigation monitoring, all while working happily with her colleagues each day. Clover took a bold step by moving over to E-Qwest Consulting Ltd IN 2022, a company specializing in assisting organizations and BC Ministries in developing robust IPM programs. She works on comprehensive services programs which included public and First Nations consultation, monitoring, field assessments, annual reporting, preventative maintenance solutions, Ministerial compliance, and critical environmental compliancy. Clover not only manages separate operations of E-Qwest Consulting but also personally contributes to field monitoring programs and stringent work and safety measures. Clover has actively contributed in IPM and vegetation or invasive plant committees and has served as a board member on the Integrated Vegetation Management Association of British Columbia. Clover will continue this participation to ensure she has the most up to date information for her clients. In 2024, Clover continues to an integral part of E-Qwest Consulting, selectively working with a prestigious list of companies. Her and her colleague’s attention remains on providing meticulous site assessments, site management reports, consultation with indigenous communities, and the development of Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMP). Clover continues a close working relationship with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, collaborating seamlessly with vegetation contractors to ensure sustainable and effective IPM practices and compliancy.
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