EcoPlanet Bamboo

Request for Proposal for an Ecological Assessment

Background

EcoPlanet Bamboo is leading the commercialization of bamboo as a sustainable, deforestation-free, climate-friendly, alternative fiber for some of the world's largest industries. We are a triple bottom line company putting equal emphasis on people, planet and profit, and building a team that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and passionate about driving sustainable development and long-term positive impact through business.

Our operations are expanding with carbon-financed bamboo farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda and the Philippines. Our projects apply our successful model of landscape restoration, providing a solution to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.

In Rwanda, our projects are providing environmental solutions that protect watersheds through riparian plantings and expanding the habitat of endangered Mountain Gorillas. With over 1,600 km planted with bamboo and future plantings of 1000 km per year, our projects are creating long-term employment opportunities and establishing community development programs that work towards holistic and sustainable rural development.

EcoPlanet Bamboo requires the completion of an ecological assessment, focused on the terrestrial ecosystem.

Objectives

The purpose of the assessment is to describe and detail the ecological features, vegetation types and floral species currently present within the project area and associated ecological sensitivity.

The results of the assessment will be utilised to inform the management of the project area.

Scopeof Work

Field study which includes the following activities:

1. Terrestrial biodiversity features present (vegetation types, assessment of endemic, RTE and CITES flora species, RTE ecosystems, invasive species)
2. Utilise Best available Information to determine the presence of fauna.
3. Ecological condition of biodiversity features and sensitivity of the 

Reporting

1. Baseline profile description of ecosystems present on the site.
2. Detailed assessment of the current status of floral biodiversity within the project area andassociated species lists;
3. Identificationof floral endemic, RTE species and ecosystems, and CITES listed species on site and associated locations;
4. Identification of sites (GPS points) of the above. EcoPlanetBamboo has GIS staff to assist with the development of the maps.
5. Identification of invasive species present in the project area.
6. Descriptionof methodology used to verify the sensitivities of the biodiversity features and assessment of floral species on the site.
7. Statementon the duration, date and season of the field survey and the relevance of the season to the outcome of the assessment.
8. Descriptionof the assumptions and any uncertainties or gaps in knowledge or 
9. Anyconditions to which the report is 

Timeline

To be completed on 20^th Feb 2025 upon approval of the selected candidate.

Reviewand Approval

Maximum of 1 week post submission of the report

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc Environmental Management

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ecological assessments in Rwanda `

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email a cover letter expressing their interest in the position and how their background meets the requirements of the role, as well as a CV to mmoodley@ecoplanetbamboo.com and sumuratwa@ecoplanetbamboo.com Only qualified candidates will be responded to. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Deadline to apply

3rd February 2025