James M. Van Lanen

Consulting

Birch Top Hill Consultancy

Alaska wilderness

With nearly two decades of professional experience in anthropology, subsistence management, and wildlife policy in Alaska, I offer specialized consulting services for organizations and individuals working at the intersection of subsistence, conservation, and indigenous rights.


Services

Subsistence Management Consulting

Alaska subsistence hunting and fishing management analysis, policy review, and strategic guidance for tribal organizations, NGOs, and government agencies.

Regulatory Proposal Drafting

Professional drafting of regulatory proposals for the Alaska Board of Game, Board of Fish, and Federal Subsistence Board. Expert preparation of testimony and supporting documentation.

Expert Consulting for Media

Expert consultant for film, television, and journalism projects covering subsistence lifeways, wildlife management, indigenous issues, and wilderness skills.


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