Satellite-Powered Change Detection for Climate Resilience
Helping municipalities, First Nations, and conservation organizations monitor landscape change and make defensible land-use decisions.
Key Services Overview
SylvaStep offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the needs of municipalities, First Nations, NGOs, and private-sector clients facing environmental risks and climate challenges.
Climate & Wildfire Risk Assessment
Understand the risks your community faces from climate change and wildfire threats, and take proactive steps to mitigate these risks.
Environmental Change Monitoring
Stay informed with ongoing monitoring of environmental shifts using satellite imagery and field data.
Indigenous Land Stewardship
Empower First Nations communities with the tools, training, and expertise needed for sustainable land management and governance.
Applied Remote Sensing & Decision Tools
Use advanced remote sensing and geospatial analysis to make informed, long-term decisions about land use and environmental management.
Why SylvaStep?
At SylvaStep, we specialize in environmental change detection and climate resilience. Our work focuses on using satellite imagery, geospatial data, and ground-truthing to deliver actionable insights that inform high-stakes land-use decisions.
Credible Expertise:
Led by Zoltan Mityok, a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and environmental consultant, we have over a decade of experience in forestry, remote sensing, and Indigenous land stewardship.
Professional Accountability:
Our analyses are defensible, grounded in evidence, and built to withstand scrutiny.
Tailored Solutions:
Whether it’s assessing wildfire risk or supporting First Nations land stewardship, we offer customized, scalable solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Current Projects
Discover the real-world impact of our work.
At SylvaStep, we are actively supporting municipalities, First Nations, and NGOs to tackle some of the most pressing climate and land challenges. Here are a few of the projects we’re currently working on:
Whistler Wildfire Risk Assessment
Using satellite data, we’ve created a wildfire risk model to help Whistler predict and prepare for future wildfires.
Status: Ongoing. Estimated Completion: June 2026.
Stl'atl_imx Nation Snowmelt & Migration Mapping
We’re helping the Stl’atl’imx Nation understand snowmelt patterns to protect vital wildlife migration routes.
Status: In progress. Expected to influence land-use planning for the next 5 years.
Book a Consultation
Are you ready to take defensible action for your community or organization? Contact us today to learn how we can help you manage your land and climate risks.