TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY SURVEYS
Environmental Studies
TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY SURVEYS
Our Terrestrial Ecology Survey services are designed to support biodiversity conservation, ecological planning, and sustainable development. These assessments are a core component of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and are vital for ensuring compliance with national environmental regulations (e.g., EAD guidelines) and international biodiversity protection frameworks (IUCN, CBD, Ramsar). We conduct detailed field-based ecological studies to assess the status and sensitivity of natural habitats, flora, and fauna in proposed project areas.
Main Priciples
Key Components of Our Ecological Surveys
Flora Surveys
- Identification and classification of native, endemic, rare, and invasive plant species.
- Vegetation community mapping using quadrat and transect methods.
- Assessment of species abundance, dominance, and diversity indices.
- Evaluation of habitat fragmentation and potential impact from development.
Habitat Condition Assessment
- Evaluation of ecosystem integrity, ecological connectivity, and disturbance levels.
- Classification of habitats into ecological sensitivity zones (e.g., critical, moderate, low).
- Identification of ecologically valuable features such as wetlands, wadis, and native forest patches.
Fauna Surveys
- Species inventory of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects.
- Habitat usage patterns, nesting sites, and migratory corridors.
- Use of camera traps, field tracking, visual encounter surveys, and acoustic monitoring.
- Focus on identifying threatened or protected species based on IUCN Red List and local conservation status.
Ecological Sensitivity Mapping
- GIS-based mapping of sensitive zones, key habitats, and biodiversity hotspots.
- Integration with land use and development plans to support ecological buffer zones and mitigation planning.
Main Priciples Key Components of Our
Key Components of Our
Ecological Surveys
Flora Surveys
- Identification and classification of native, endemic, rare, and invasive plant species.
- Vegetation community mapping using quadrat and transect methods.
- Assessment of species abundance, dominance, and diversity indices.
- Evaluation of habitat fragmentation and potential impact from development.
Habitat Condition Assessment
- Evaluation of ecosystem integrity, ecological connectivity, and disturbance levels.
- Classification of habitats into ecological sensitivity zones (e.g., critical, moderate, low).
- Identification of ecologically valuable features such as wetlands, wadis, and native forest patches.
Fauna Surveys
- Species inventory of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects.
- Habitat usage patterns, nesting sites, and migratory corridors.
- Use of camera traps, field tracking, visual encounter surveys, and acoustic monitoring.
- Focus on identifying threatened or protected species based on IUCN Red List and local conservation status.
Ecological Sensitivity Mapping
- GIS-based mapping of sensitive zones, key habitats, and biodiversity hotspots.
- Integration with land use and development plans to support ecological buffer zones and mitigation planning.