Versatile and Experienced Natural Resources Professionals
Our natural resources professionals and staff bring unparalleled quality to each of our jobs. We tackle the hard projects. We will mobilize anywhere we are needed, and we work with stakeholders, public interest groups, private landowners, and all levels of government to shepherd a project to a successful completion.
Vegetation Management
Swift offers mowing, clearing, mastication, weed control, planting, seeding, herbicide application, invasive species control, vegetation mapping and re-vegetation assessment and monitoring. We develop work plans, engage stakeholders, develop content for public meetings, and provide project management.
Wildfire and Flood Land Recovery and Protection
Swift aids in land recovery and protection from wildfires and floods. Through our vegetation management team, Swift offers both mechanical and hand removal services of brush, invasive weeds, and hardwoods. We are able to provide pruning and thinning of your trees and shrubs.
Rangeland Management
We partner with state and federal government agencies to manage rangeland in accordance with resources management plans. Our professional arm provides stakeholder relations support, regulatory compliance, policy development, and management planning support. Swift's operating division provides broad capabilities including mowing, weed control, clearing, seeding, and trail clearing.
Wildlife & Plant Surveys
We offer wildlife and rare plant species surveys in accordance with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's (FWS) and state protocols. Swift has experience surveying avian and threatened species, including raptors, bald and golden eagles, Mexican spotted owl, and desert tortoise.
Environmental Solutions
Swift plans and executes cost-effective environmental solutions for our clients. Our broad expertise, with a focus on compliance, includes federal lands, land remediation and reclamation, air quality, and wildlife impact mitigation. Our strength is partnering with our clients to assess and strategically navigate complex regulations.
ESA, MBTA and NEPA
From biologists to attorneys, Swift's team offers Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expertise. Our biologists have conducted surveys and habitat assessments for ESA species. We can analyze upcoming land management or construction proposals to assess impacts and compliance with the ESA and NEPA. In cases of vegetation management, right-of-ways, transmission lines, wind farms, forest management plans, oil and gas, Swift can assist in mapping out a compliance plan to avoid unintentional takes and assist with the application and submission of permits. Our objective is to help clients deal with uncertainty and risks, avoid delays, and prevent avoidable cost overruns.