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Environmental Leadership with Perspective —Moving Projects and Teams Forward

trusted since 2013

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    About Cornice

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Cornice is more than a consulting firm—we’re your strategic partner in environmental intelligence.

Built on deep field knowledge, senior-level advisory, and a commitment to environmental integrity, Cornice is where science, systems, and strategy meet.

Founded by Jim Trask, a senior ecologist with over 30 years of experience, Cornice offers grounded insight and operational clarity to every stage of a project.

Together with Jim, Cornice is co-led by Robyn Black, with 25 years of experience bridging science, strategy, and execution—turning environmental complexity into practical action.

Our Foundation

Founded in 2013, Cornice is a dynamic British Columbia-based firm providing senior-level environmental advisory and technical consulting services.

We specialize in guiding resource development projects from conception to completion—navigating the complex phases of planning, impact assessment, environmental permitting, and execution across Western Canada.

Our leadership brings decades of hands-on experience in both field and strategic roles. We help our clients move responsibly, aligning environmental expectations with practical, project-driven outcomes.

We believe this is a trust business.

Trust in technical rigour. Trust in process. Trust in the people you work with.

That’s what we offer—and what we build—with every project we take on.

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