Mel is a Reclamation and Environmental Assessment Specialist with over 36 years of experience in soil classification and mapping, terrain mapping, Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM), mine reclamation, soil erosion and sediment control, bioengineering, wetland assessments, silviculture, afforestation, terrestrial ecological site classification, Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), oil and gas reclamation, environmental protection plans (EPP), development aid, natural resource management, agroforestry and environmental training and extension