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Nature survey to support permitting, planning and decision-making<\/h1>\n

The nature survey produces up-to-date and reliable information on the natural values of the area to support land use, construction, industrial and energy projects and infrastructure planning.<\/p>\n

Nature surveys can be used to identify the natural values of the planning area, such as noteworthy species, habitat types and ecological connections, before the planning of the project and the progress of construction. Nature surveys are needed in zoning<\/a>, EIA procedures<\/a> and other permits related to land use, among other things. Nature surveys are also needed when examining the possibilities of implementing voluntary ecological compensation, restoration<\/a> or other activities.<\/p>\n

The aim is to find design solutions that identify, consider and, in the best case, improve the natural values of the planning area, for example by increasing biodiversity<\/a> or improving the quality of ecological connections.<\/p>\n

Sweco’s ecologists, biologists, foresters and ichthyonomists help to identify the natural values that are essential for the project, assess the impacts and find solutions that can be used to take nature into account in a timely and responsible manner. Our nature and water system experts work in both small separate studies and large restoration projects and impact assessments. Timely nature information reduces project risks, supports official processes and helps to take biodiversity into account in decision-making.<\/p>\n

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What can a nature survey include?<\/h2>\n

The content of the nature survey is always determined according to the location, objectives, official requirements and planning phase of the project. The work begins with the compilation and preliminary review of the existing initial data. After that, the necessary field surveys are carried out, the significance of the observations is assessed, and a clear report is prepared to support planning, permit processes and decision-making.<\/p>\n

Sweco’s experts carry out, for example, habitat and vegetation surveys, bird and bat surveys, flying squirrels, moor frogs and other species surveys, surveys related to waterways, desktop reviews and nature impact assessments based on the surveys. If necessary, we also utilise new methods, such as environmental DNA<\/a> (eDNA), which can complement traditional terrain methods and help identify species that are difficult to detect.<\/p>\n

Our experts are constantly updating their expertise in new methods and legislation. Our experts include special expertise in, for example, the BOOST method, voluntary ecological compensation under the Nature Conservation Act, nature restoration<\/a> and biodiversity<\/a> in the built environment.<\/p>\n

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Timely nature survey reduces project risks<\/h2>\n

It is advisable to start the nature survey as early as possible in the project, as many species and habitat surveys can only be carried out reliably at a certain time of the year. The preparation of the nature survey should be started at least two months before the start of the field season, so that the initial data, area boundaries and the necessary preliminary examinations can be carried out carefully. In large-scale projects, it is advisable to reserve more time for preparation.<\/p>\n

When the nature survey is planned in good time as part of the project schedule, the nature information in the project area is available in time, which supports environmentally responsible planning solutions at the right time, helps to identify environmental boundary conditions, and reduces project delays and permit process risks.<\/p>\n

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