JUDY COOPER

Judy Cooper specializes in cultural heritage and archaeological survey services for federal land management agencies, with deep expertise in compliance-driven fieldwork under the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act. The contractor conducts phase I archaeological surveys, heritage resource assessments, and cultural resource mitigation planning for forestry and land restoration projects, particularly in sensitive ecosystems such as national forests. Their technical proficiency includes identifying, documenting, and evaluating historic properties, cultural landscapes, and archaeological sites, with a focus on fire line corridors, timber sale areas, and integrated resource management zones. A key differentiator is their ability to integrate social science research methodologies with on-the-ground field inventory techniques, ensuring defensible documentation that supports federal decision-making and environmental compliance. The contractor maintains a sustained, mission-critical relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, primarily serving the Forest Service through heritage surveys on national forests including De Soto and Kisatchie. Their work supports timber sales, fire management initiatives, and land use planning by delivering culturally sensitive resource evaluations that enable project approvals while protecting federally recognized heritage values. Their primary focus lies in NAICS 541720 (research and development in the social sciences and humanities) and 115310 (support activities for forestry), positioning them at the intersection of cultural resource management and forest ecosystem stewardship. They deliver applied anthropological and archaeological services tailored to federal land management needs, distinguishing themselves as a niche provider of heritage compliance solutions within the natural resources sector. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified contractor based in Plano, Texas, Judy Cooper leverages federal small business programs to deliver specialized cultural resource services. Their geographic presence supports nationwide field operations, with a proven capacity to execute complex, time-sensitive surveys across multiple forest districts under demanding environmental and regulatory conditions.