Our dynamic habitat assessments give you the knowledge to assess the presence of significant biological

resources, including sensitive and rare species or habitats, which may potentially be affected by a project.

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Projects requiring a habitat assessment have a potential for significant adverse impacts to terrestrial and/or aquatic habitat and wildlife resources proximate to the project site. 

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Most jurisdictions require a Habitat Assessment under the following conditions:

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• If the project will result in permanent impact to habitat or wildlife, such as infilling below the high water mark or clearing vegetation.

• If the project is in close proximity to highly productive or sensitive habitat, such aseagle nesting trees.

• The project is within or in close proximity to species at risk habitat.

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 Our study will characterize the existing environmental conditions of the project area in order to effectively assess whether the project will have habitat and/or wildlife impacts, and will illuminate the potential avenues the project can take to successfully avoided such impacts.

Our staff of skilled professionals will collaboratively report on the following considerations: 

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• Biophysical characteristics

• Habitat features that support important fish and wildlife functions

• Aquatic, riparian and terrestrial vegetation

• Species observed or likely present (wildlife, fish, birds, invertebrates)

• Species at risk

 

Mitigation measures presented in the habitat assessment will be limited to components affected by the project. For permanent habitat impacts, this will include a description of offsets, management of invasive species and replanting plans.