From scattered information to decisions that scale.
Strategic GIS and data consulting for conservation, land, and climate organizations.
Most organizations working on conservation, land, and climate are not limited by a lack of data. They're limited by their ability to make sense of it — to align stakeholders around what it means, and translate it into action that actually scales.
That gap is where I work.
I'm Breece Robertson. I've spent 25+ years building the GIS systems, frameworks, and strategies that help conservation and land organizations understand what they have, measure what matters, and tell the story that moves people to act.
I speak fluent GIS, data, and technology. That means I can sit with a conservation director, understand their mission, and spec out a spatial analysis or monitoring system their tech team can actually build — then translate the outputs into a story that moves donors. I understand the data at a technical level and the strategy at an organizational level. Almost nobody else in the room can do both.
I also bring AI tools selectively into my work, for data cleanup, synthesis across large volumes of partner and field data, and geospatial analysis, where they genuinely accelerate what would otherwise be slow, manual work.
Services
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For organizations that know they have a data problem — but don't know where to start.
Assess the current data landscape: what exists, what's missing, what's fragmented across programs and partners
Design data strategy and workflow architecture that fits the organization's mission and capacity
Spec and direct implementation of GIS-based monitoring, reporting, and evaluation systems
Ensure outputs connect to real decisions — not just dashboards that go unread
Example: A global corporate sustainability program needed more than a reforestation dashboard — they needed a spatial data architecture that could scale. BRC led the prototype build alongside full recommendations for database modernization, data governance, partner workflows, and a phased implementation roadmap.
→ Engagements typically run 3–9 months, often beginning with a 4–6 week discovery phase.
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For organizations launching an initiative, campaign, or multi-stakeholder effort that needs a scalable strategic foundation.
Identify the decisions the initiative needs to support — then work backward from outcomes
Design the data, GIS methodology, and framework architecture that will drive the work
Build multi-criteria frameworks integrating scientific data, community knowledge, and equity dimensions
Create replicable approaches that scale beyond the initial engagement
Example: American Trails engaged BRC to design a nationwide approach to an authoritative trails database and decision-support platform — helping trail managers across the country make better decisions on funding, equity, accessibility, and stewardship.
→ Framework and strategy design typically runs 2–6 months, with longer timelines for implementation phases.
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For senior leaders who need a trusted strategic thought partner to see clearly, make better decisions, and move faster.
Embedded strategic advisor for leadership teams navigating complex data and decisions
Translate research, geospatial analysis, and community knowledge into clear strategic direction
Review and sharpen existing approaches, data systems, or strategic plans
› Support internal capacity building and team mentoring on data and decision-making
Example: A national foundation asked BRC to assess whether their environment program's investments were reaching the communities most exposed to climate risk. BRC audited grantee and subgrantee data, built workflows to fill gaps, and mapped investments against heat island, flooding, poverty, and park access layers — revealing where resources needed to be redirected.
→ Available on a monthly retainer or defined-scope project basis.
HOW ENGAGEMENTS WORK
I lead strategy, framework design, and client relationships — bringing deep GIS fluency and 25+ years of geospatial experience to every engagement. Technical execution is delivered through a trusted bench of GIS specialists, data engineers, and other practitioners assembled to fit each project's needs, with AI tools brought in selectively where they genuinely add value.
This keeps the work focused on what matters most: clarity, alignment, and decisions that drive action. You get senior strategic attention throughout.
Typical entry points
Discovery & Assessment (4–6 weeks)
Strategic Framework Design (2–4 months)
Advisory Retainer (ongoing, monthly)
Full engagement: strategy + systems build
Who I work with
Conservation organizations and land trusts
Parks and outdoor recreation agencies
Trail managers and associations
Tribal Nations and Indigenous-led organizations
Environmental justice and climate programs
Foundations and impact-focused companies
Selected Work
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A global corporate sustainability program needed a way to see active reforestation projects, across multiple continents, in a single spatial system. BRC led the prototype GIS dashboard build and delivered a full data architecture roadmap for scaling from spreadsheets to an enterprise-grade reporting platform.
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American Trails engaged BRC to design a nationwide approach to building an authoritative trails database and decision-support platform. The work will help trail managers across the country make better GIS-informed decisions on funding, equity, accessibility, and long-term stewardship.
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A national foundation wanted to know whether their environment program's resources were reaching the communities most exposed to climate risk. BRC assessed the grantee data, built workflows to fill gaps, and mapped investments against environmental vulnerability layers, heat islands, flooding, poverty, and park access, to reveal where resources needed to be redirected.
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BRC has served as a strategic advisor to a certified B Corp building climate action planning tools for businesses, including business strategy restructuring, innovation ideation, and developing market differentiation in the conservation and parks sector.
The work that matters most doesn't end with a deliverable. It builds something that outlasts any single engagement — a dataset used by hundreds of organizations, a methodology deployed across a country, a framework that keeps driving decisions long after the project ends.
That's the work I'm here to do.
Let's start with a conversation.
If you're working on conservation, land, trails, parks, or climate, and you're trying to figure out what to build, measure, or do next, I'd love to hear from you.
Let’s Work Together!If you're interested in working with me, complete the form with a few details about your project. I’ll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.