Grounded Solutions Services Ltd. (Grounded Solutions) is owned and
operated by Margot Ursic who brings more than two decades of applied experience
as a Planning Ecologist and Facilitator for a wide range of public sector
projects. Grounded Solutions provides services independently and collaborates
on multi-disciplinary teams. The firm is known for the integrity of its work,
progressive and pragmatic problem solving, and responsiveness.
Key service areas include: natural heritage and urban forest planning, municipal natural asset
management, and nature-based climate change strategies. The firm provides
guidance at all geographic scales, from regional to site-specific. Services
provided include: policy review and input; development of strategic and
management plans; engagement and communications; guidance for inventorying,
maintaining and monitoring natural assets; peer review and expert advice or
testimony. Grounded Solutions also assists with strategic planning for environmental,
climate change and sustainability initiatives.