Aerial Overview Survey Monitor

The Ministry of Forests is considering awarding a direct contract to Blackwell Consulting Ltd. to provide coordination services for the Province-wide Aerial Overview Survey (AOS), a key component in forest health monitoring in British Columbia. The AOS employs fixed-wing aircraft to conduct annual aerial sketch mapping that records the location and severity of forest disturbances visible from the air. This survey forms part of a long-standing data set, complemented by records from the Canadian Forest Service dating back to 1914, offering crucial historical insights into forest disturbance patterns across the province. The role of the AOS coordinator under this contract includes supporting the technical and logistical aspects of the survey in alignment with the established protocols available on the Ministry’s website. The contract, titled "Aerial Overview Survey Monitor" and identified by solicitation number BC228213, was posted on April 20, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 30, 2026. The contract is facilitated by the Office of the Chief Forester within the Government of Canada, with Babita Bains serving as the contracting authority. Although specific location details and NAICS codes are not provided, the services will support forest health monitoring efforts across the provincial land base. This engagement emphasizes the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging aerial survey data for effective forest management and disturbance tracking.