Our Services

• Spatial data acquisition, management, analysis, and display
• Cartography and high-quality mapping
• Field GPS data collection
• LiDAR interpretation for enhanced forest management and terrain mapping

• Forest health management plans
• Ground and drone surveys
• Fall and burn treatments
• Bark beetle management using pheromones and traps
• Danger tree assessment and falling
• Falling supervision

• Ecosystem restoration
• Utility corridor and rights-of-way (powerline and pipeline) construction, clearing, slashing, piling, chipping, and burning
• Invasive plant inventory, treatment, and monitoring
• Land clearing using machines or by hand

• Wildfire Fuel treatment
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans
• Wildfire Urban Interface fuel hazard assessments and mitigation plans
• Private property FireSmart planning and treatment
• FireSmart Coordinator services
• Local FireSmart Representative services
• Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
• Home ignition and critical infrastructure assessments
• Implementation of assessment recommendations

• Timber Reconnaissance and Timber Evaluations
• Full-phase timber development:
  • Layout for conventional and cable systems
  • Cruising and appraisals, including call grade and net factoring
  • Riparian assessments
  • Site plan preparation
  • Harvest plans
  • Road development plans
  • Soil disturbance surveys
• Private land timber assessment

• Nupqu currently holds the Community Forest Agreement Tenure CFA – K1W on behalf of the Ktunaxa Nation on the Federal Dominion Coal Block property.
• Located on the Federal Dominion Coal Block properties, the Community Forest is jointly managed with a unique arrangement between BC MFLNRO, (Ktunaxa Nation by extension), and Natural Resources Canada
• We have provided management consulting services for other types of forest tenures, including First Nation woodlots and non-renewable forest licenses

• Construction Safety Officers: Experienced safety officers specializing in construction site safety to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance
• Site Safety Coordination: On-site supervision and coordination to maintain safe working environments and minimize hazards
• Contractor Safety Management: We help manage contractors by ensuring they meet safety requirements and adhere to your site’s safety policies
• Site Access Management: Control and monitor site access to ensure only authorized and properly trained personnel enter hazardous areas
• First Aid Response: On-the-spot first aid care provided by certified technicians to address injuries and health issues promptly

• First Aid Response: Immediate care for injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur on-site
• Documentation Management: We help manage the documentation of all safety incidents, ensuring proper reporting and compliance with regulations
• Site Safety

• Health and Safety Program Planning and Program Development: Assistance in implementing and managing health and safety programs that comply with industry standards and regulations
• Safety Documentation Development: Creation of customized safety documentation, including safety protocols, procedures, and emergency plans
• Industry Safety Management System Consulting: Expertise in safety management systems such as ISN and Avetta to help your business meet industry-specific safety certifications and requirements

• Mobile Treatment Vehicles
• Emergency Transport Vehicles
• Industrial Ambulance
• Occupational First Aid Level 3 Medic

• Native Plant Sourcing: Providing a wide variety of local plant species, carefully selected to support regional ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Custom Planting Solutions: Tailored planting plans for environmental restoration and landscape reclamation projects.
• Ecological Restoration: Specializing in plant species that restore natural habitats, improve soil health, and support wildlife.
• Nursery-Grown Plants: All plants are grown from locally sourced seeds, ensuring they are established to thrive in the regional environment.
• Consultation & Support: Offering expert advice and project support on plant selection, soil health, and best practices for ecological restoration.
• Seed Collecting: Our experienced team specializes in gathering seeds from a diverse range of native species. We’re always experimenting with new species and would be happy to collaborate with you on your project, including growing specific plants at our nursery.
• Sustainability Focus: Committed to sustainable growing practices.
• Wildlife Habitat Enhancement: Providing plant species that enhance habitats for local wildlife, pollinators, and other beneficial organisms.

We grow seedlings in various sizes:

• Plugs are grown in styroblock containers to specification
• Plants are sourced in #1-5 gallon pot sizes, and larger or smaller sizes are available to specification

Propagating plants from locally collected seed has advantages:

• Provides you with a trustworthy seed source
• Not only native to BC but to specific regions and ecosystems
• Allows for niche ecosystem selections
• Increases hardiness and survival rate
• Increases genetic variation and biodiversity, and ultimately leads to increased environmental sustainability

Other benefits of using native plants include:

• Less maintenance, water usage, and pesticide use
• Increased savings, wildlife attraction, and natural beauty

• Reclamation and Revegetation: Many areas and industries require revegetation to meet reclamation objectives and criteria. Reclamation projects vary widely, from low-elevation hydro developments to high-elevation mine sites. This ecological diversity and the range of disturbance types demand a tailored approach for successful revegetation. Nupqu Native Plants specializes in providing site-specific native plant species to address the unique needs of each project.
• Local Ecology: At Nupqu Native Plants, we offer a wide selection of native species to meet the growing demands for biodiversity in reclamation projects. With our deep expertise in native plants, we can recommend the ideal species to support your project’s success. By sourcing seeds from comparable elevations and ecosystems, we ensure the plants we provide are suited to each site’s unique conditions. Our goal is to replicate natural plant communities, delivering successful and diversified restoration outcomes.
• Soil Regeneration: Establishing vegetation after a disturbance can be challenging, often due to degraded soil structure and nutrients. To address this, Nupqu Native Plants provide a range of nitrogen-fixing native species, such as mountain alder (Alnus incana), soopalallie (Shepherdia canadensis), and wolf-willow (Elaeagnus commutata). These plants naturally enrich soil nutrients, creating a foundation that allows less tolerant species to thrive. From initial site establishment to the development of diverse plant communities, Nupqu Native Plants offers tailored solutions for successful revegetation.

• Planning: Seed collection requires long-term planning and monitoring. Suitable plant populations must be identified and observed to determine the optimal time for collection once the seeds mature.
• Collecting: Our seed collection techniques prioritize genetic variability, ensuring a representative sample is gathered. Because seed maturity varies by species, timing is critical—missing the window means waiting another year for collection. Our experienced team specializes in gathering seeds from a diverse range of native species. If you’re looking for a species, please contact us. We’re always experimenting with new species and would be happy to collaborate with you on your project, including growing specific plants at our nursery.