Environmental Impact & Landscape Planning
Assess environmental impacts early.
Plan with confidence.
We investigate and assess the impacts of proposed projects, prepare environmental impact studies and landscape conservation plans, and provide a sound basis for approval and implementation – with a professional, forward-looking and legally compliant approach.
Environmental Impact Studies
For major projects affecting nature and the landscape, environmental impact assessments and studies are key elements of the approval process. We analyse potential environmental impacts, assess visual impacts on the landscape and develop appropriate compensation and replacement measures to provide a sound basis for planning and approval.
Our Services:
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Environmental Impact Assessments & Studies:
Comprehensive support or individual services under the German Environmental Impact Assessment Act (UVPG), including coordination with the authorities.
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Environmental Reports:
Preparation of reports for strategic environmental assessments (SEA), including supporting planning documents and proposals for compensation and replacement measures.
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Baseline Reports:
Preparation of reports for new installations and substantial modifications to existing installations under the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).
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Expert Reports & Technical Assessments:
Woodland assessments, visualisations, sightline analyses and expert opinions on environmental and nature conservation requirements.
Landscape Conservation Plans
We prepare landscape conservation plans for construction projects based on site surveys, habitat mapping and ecological assessments. We develop appropriate compensation and replacement measures and support the necessary consultations and application procedures for legally compliant, ecologically sound project delivery.
Our Services:
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Habitat Mapping & Specialist Reports:
Survey and assessment of habitat types, environmental receptors, ecosystem functions and landscape character in line with applicable requirements.
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Compensation & Replacement Measures:
Planning of compensatory measures, preparation of planting plans and coordination with landowners and authorities.
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Eco-Accounts & Compensation Management:
Planning, brokering and documentation of ecological compensation measures under the German eco-account system (Ökokonto), including registration in specialist information systems.
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Nature Conservation Applications & Exemptions:
Preparation of application documents for projects affecting protected areas and legally protected habitats.
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Forestry Applications:
Preparation of documentation for new woodland creation, conversion of forest land to other uses and compensatory afforestation that meets approval requirements.
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Training & Advice:
Practical professional training and specialist advice on nature conservation legislation.
