Pre-Feasibility Studies
Starting each project plan with an environmental lens ensures renewable energy is actually clean energy. We help clients verify that projects will have a minimal impact on the local environment, while contributing to mitigating the negative effects of climate change.
Regulatory Mapping
We are experts at navigating the evolving world of environmental regulations. By mapping out the processes a potential project would undergo, we can help create efficiencies in project schedule and design from an early stage.
Environmental Constraints Mapping
From sensitive wildlife areas, critical species at risk habitat, and sensitive wetlands, to conflicting resource use, we identify barriers to development. Our experts can coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide guidance on sources of friction for any project from an environmental lens.
Wildlife Management
Baseline surveys and pre-construction monitoring completed before a project is chosen help determine potential effects to local flora and fauna. We guide clients in choosing the project with the lowest impact on natural systems, and work with them to monitor and manage future effects.
Pre-Construction Surveys and Monitoring
Identifying vulnerable components of the environment is essential to designing strategies that will minimize effects. We are specialized at surveying habitat for many important wildlife species such as birds, bats or fish.
Ongoing Monitoring and Management
Once a project has been approved, SEM completes ongoing bird and bat acoustic monitoring, rare plant and lichen surveys, and more to help determine and prevent long term effects to wildlife.
Geomatics Services
From data capture pre-project, to wind turbine inspections with UAV and high-definition imagery, we have the tools and experience to provide visuals and data for every phase of your renewable energy project.
Data Capture
Our LiDAR system allows SEM’s drone operators and mapping professionals to scan sites with accuracy, precision, and flexibility from both the air and on-foot.
Data Processing
LiDAR scanning allows us to produce more accurate maps, digital elevation models, high resolution point clouds, and to gather data for use in geographic information systems
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