Biodiversity surveys
Biodiversity surveys
The goal of biodiversity surveys is to produce reliable information on biodiversity for purposes such as land use planning, Environmental Impact Assessments or nature conservation activities.
Biodiversity survey
A biodiversity survey is used to investigate and assess the biodiversity of a given area. The survey examines, among other things, the occurrence and value of species and habitats in relation to the use of the area and possible changes.
The purpose of the survey is to produce reliable and up-to-date information to support e.g. land use planning, construction, conservation and Environmental Impact Assessments. Knowledge of biodiversity helps identify ecologically valuable sites, secure conservation of species and support sustainable decision-making.
Uses of biodiversity surveys
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Land use planning
The surveys help consider nature values in planning and enable proactive Environmental Impact Assessment.
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Biodiversity data is central to identifying environmental impacts and preventing harm in large projects.
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Construction and infrastructure projects
Nature surveys may be a prerequisite for a building permit or other official decision, especially in areas with endangered or protected species or habitats.
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Conservation planning and ecological compensation
An assessment of the state of biodiversity is the basis for measures aimed at preserving or restoring ecological value.
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What does a biodiversity survey include?
The needs of the site and the project dictate the contents of a biodiversity survey. The survey typically includes:
- Survey of habitats
- Inventory of plant and animal species (especially protected and endangered species)
- Identification of valuable sites and connections (e.g. ecological corridors)
- Recommendations for further action or clarification
Biodiversity surveys are based on site visits done during the growing season. We provide a clear report of all data that follows requirements set by authorities as well as produce supplementary material for planning, EIA or permit processes, if needed.
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Tuomas Väyrynen
Tuomas’s areas of expertise include a variety of nature surveys, assessments of ecological and environmental impacts, as well as Natura assessments.
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Heikki Erkinaro
Heikki’s areas of expertise include assessing ecological impacts in land‑use planning and environmental impact assessment procedures. In addition, he has 30 years of experience in research and development projects related to stream ecology.
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Ari Järvinen
Ari’s areas of expertise include nature‑impact assessments and biodiversity surveys. He has extensive experience in identifying and mapping various insect orders, and he has also prepared numerous specialised studies on the occurrence of directive species.