Values and threats assessment of indigenous and forest blocks, including pest and weed pressure, and biodiversity values. Rare, threatened and endangered species surveys. Suitable for FSC certification support, HCVF identification, RMA applications, and ongoing management planning.

Evaluation of wetland condition, ecological values, and threat status for RMA consenting, FSC compliance, and conservation covenant management. Includes fauna surveys, vegetation mapping, predator control recommendations, and monitoring programme design. 

Using GIS, biodiversity databases, and published research, Malcolm provides desktop assessments without the cost of full field surveys. Useful for early-stage RMA screening, biodiversity baseline reports, regional biodiversity analysis, and identifying data gaps prior to targeted field work.
He also developed the Occurd dashboard to assist with this. 

Five-minute bird counts, presence/absence monitoring, and threat species assessments across forest, wetland, and farmland habitats. As the Birds New Zealand regional representative, Malcolm brings specialist knowledge of NZ avifauna to every survey. He also offers bird tours. 

Clear, well-structured ecological reports management and monitoring plans, native habitat assessments, and FSC audit documentation. Grounded in field evidence and written to meet the requirements of councils, certification bodies, and landowners. 

An experienced presenter across academic, community, and professional settings. Engagements include the International Congress on the History of Science and Technology, U3A, Catchment Groups, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Heritage Tairāwhiti, PechaKucha, and public wetland tours.