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ESI In Africa
ESI has developed international business connections and experience through its carbon related work. ESI currently has initiatives and inquiries for work in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Sudan, Mexico, Costa Rica, Columbia, Brazil, Peru, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Canada as well as various additional sites in the US. ESI employees Shawn McMahon and Scott Sager are working on a large-scale project in Kenya. Our clients have agreed that we will post photos and comments about this exciting project. The images on our website are from this project in Kenya that involves carbon sequestration, ecosystem restoration, and social benefits for the indigenous people. Click here to view the photos.
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VCS Approves Fourth Methodology
Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Approves Fourth New Methodology for Crediting Projects that Reduce Deforestation (REDD). Click here to read the press release>>>The VCS is the most widely used carbon accounting standard among projects issuing credits in the voluntary market. Founded in 2005 by the Climate Group, the International Emissions Trading Association and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, VCS has pioneered trusted and innovative tools for generating quality GHG credits. ESI now possess eight select accreditations that establish ESI as a leader in the environmental field. These accreditations are: (American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Climate Action Registry (CAR), CarbonFix, American Carbon Registry (ACR), Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS), Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA), and Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT). Click here to read more about ESI's Carbon Services>>>
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ESI Stone Mountain Office Announcement
At the 2010 Southeast Regional Stream Restoration Conference, ESI's Dr. Steve Jones provided a pre-conference workshop that focused on the latest designs and installation techniques for in-stream structures and practices for stabilizing streambanks.
Workshop instructors included Dave Rosgen; Wildland Hydrology Consultants; Darrell Westmoreland; North State Environmental; Dr. Steve Jones, Environmental Services, Inc.; and Shawn Wilkerson, Wildlands Engineering. The workshop featured Dave Rosgen's latest bank stabilization practice - the toe wood/sod mat/woody transplant design. The presenters shared information about the design, installation, flood response, costs, and other aspects of their experience with innovative stabilization and habitat structures.
Click here to view the PDF presentation Innovations in Stream Restoration Structures for Habitat and Bank Stabilization>>>
Click here to visit our Office Location page and access contact information for our 12 office locations.
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In February's Issue Of ESI News
On the Road Again: ESI employees will soon travel to Columbia, Uganda and South Africa. We'll share the project details next month.
ESI @ the Movies: We've already worked on exciting movie projects like G.I. Jane and Forrest Gump. ESI is pleased to have recently worked on a popular action movie franchise. X-citing news!
Spotlight on Mitigation Banking: Information you need to know
Meet Dr. Steve Jones: He has been published in 35 professional journals including a book chapter addressing ecosystem management in the South. He has also given over 50 presentations at professional meetings including several invited papers on ecological land classification at regional, national and international symposia.
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