Why is it important?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\nSite selection is one of the most important decisions at the early stage of a development project. It can have a major impact on how complex and time-consuming the subsequent permitting and approval processes become. A <\/span>rapid biodiversity assessment<\/span><\/b> provides an early overview of potential nature conservation constraints and biodiversity risks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAn early assessment helps to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- identify significant risks before substantial time and resources are committed;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- guide development decisions from the outset;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- avoid discovering significant nature conservation constraints or the need for extensive additional surveys only at a later stage of the permitting process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nanni@dge.ee<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our Experience<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\nWe provide <\/span>rapid and reliable expert assessments<\/span><\/b> combining up-to-date spatial data, GIS-based analysis and extensive experience in environmental assessment and spatial planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHendrikson DGE has used rapid assessments to support site selection for a wide range of developments, including <\/span>wind farms, industrial sites and infrastructure projects<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOur aim is to provide developers and competent authorities with <\/span>clear and practical overview of key biodiversity risks and opportunities,<\/span><\/b> helping them make informed site selection decisions and plan the next steps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our Services<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\nRapid biodiversity assessments for site selection at an early stage of development:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Mapping key biodiversity features and potential constraints<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We identify important biodiversity features and nature conservation constraints within or around the proposed site that may affect the development. Our assessment considers, among other things:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- protected areas and Natura 2000 sites;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- green networks;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- habitats of protected species;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- other important biodiversity features.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Summary of key risks and opportunities<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We provide a clear and structured overview of the site\u2019s main constraints, risks and opportunities, together with recommendations on <\/span>whether and under what conditions it is reasonable to proceed with the development. <\/span><\/b>We also identify key issues that may require further assessment or additional surveys at later stages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Clear spatial outputs and interactive maps<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We present the results through clear maps and, where useful, interactive GIS-based mapping tools, making it easy to see where key biodiversity features and risks are located and to compare alternative sites or development options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
An early assessment helps to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anni Kurisman<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n +372 5919 0905<\/a> We provide <\/span>rapid and reliable expert assessments<\/span><\/b> combining up-to-date spatial data, GIS-based analysis and extensive experience in environmental assessment and spatial planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hendrikson DGE has used rapid assessments to support site selection for a wide range of developments, including <\/span>wind farms, industrial sites and infrastructure projects<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our aim is to provide developers and competent authorities with <\/span>clear and practical overview of key biodiversity risks and opportunities,<\/span><\/b> helping them make informed site selection decisions and plan the next steps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Rapid biodiversity assessments for site selection at an early stage of development:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We identify important biodiversity features and nature conservation constraints within or around the proposed site that may affect the development. Our assessment considers, among other things:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We provide a clear and structured overview of the site\u2019s main constraints, risks and opportunities, together with recommendations on <\/span>whether and under what conditions it is reasonable to proceed with the development. <\/span><\/b>We also identify key issues that may require further assessment or additional surveys at later stages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We present the results through clear maps and, where useful, interactive GIS-based mapping tools, making it easy to see where key biodiversity features and risks are located and to compare alternative sites or development options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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