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BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT Hatfi eld helps you assess and preserve biodiversity and natural resourcesEnvironmental Specialist Since 1974WE PROVIDE A COMPLETE RANGE OF BIODIVERSITY SERVICES TO PRESERVE FLORA AND FAUNA, THROUGH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE:Habitat mapping and change detectionLandscape biodiversity and modelling analysisSpecies inventoriesPopulation estimatesLife history & migration studiesTaxonomic identifi cationsBiodiversity management plansBiodiversity monitoringSocio-economic and cultural studiesWWW.HATFIELDGROUP.COMCONSERVATION MAPPING OF WORLD HERITAGE SITESAs part of the World Heritage Convention, UNESCO partnered with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in this project designed tomap and monitor conversation at two World Heritage sites in Central Africa: Kahuzi-Biega National Park and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hatfi eld used Earth observation (EO) data and geographic information systems (GIS) to assist park managers with habitat mapping in the mountainous volcanic parks and help determine appropriate park boundaries as well as environmental impacts of human activities within the parks.BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PLANNING IN VIET NAMHatfi eld provided technical support to the WWF Greater Mekong Program and Thua Thien Hue Province Forest Protection Department in Viet Nam to incorporate remote-sensing and GIS technologies into biodiversity conservation planning and management. We conducted habitat mapping by integrating biodiversity survey data with traditional ecological knowledge collected through community-mapping exercises. GIS-based analysis was used to determine high conservation value attributes and provide a framework for biodiversity conservation planning. BIODIVERSITY SURVEYS FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY IN INDONESIAAs part of the pre-feasibility phase of a development project, Newmont contracted Hatfi eld Indonesia to conduct a baseline terrestrial ecology survey of the Martabe area and develop a conservation strategy. Oursurvey included vegetation, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects with special emphasis on endangered wildlife, including orangutans, tigers, and serows. Soil and air-quality surveys were also carried out to obtain baseline environmental data prior to implementing mining activities in the area. The biodiversity information collected in the initial stages of this project provided essential information, which enabled managers to make critical environmental management decisions.FEATURED PROJECTSWe survey biodiversity, assess environmental impacts, and develop conservation strategies We survey biodiversity, assess environmental impacts, and develop conservation strategies to preserve the rich diversity of fl ora and fauna. We have carried out an extensive range of to preserve the rich diversity of fl ora and fauna. We have carried out an extensive range of biodiversity surveys and developed effective management plans to preserve fauna and fl ora. biodiversity surveys and developed effective management plans to preserve fauna and fl ora. Through community mapping, a proven method of documenting traditional land use, we Through community mapping, a proven method of documenting traditional land use, we encourage local communities to participate actively in developing conservation strategies. encourage local communities to participate actively in developing conservation strategies. Our use of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote-sensing technologies provides a Our use of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote-sensing technologies provides a uniquely enabling perspective on the biophysical environments in which we work.uniquely enabling perspective on the biophysical environments in which we work.WHY HATFIELD CONSULTANTS?Established in 1974 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Hatfield Consultants has built a worldwide reputation in environmental services with over 1,800 projects in Canada, Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. With company offi ces in Canada, Indonesia, Laos and Botswana, as well as business partners in Chile and Thailand, we are well positioned to respond to your individual project needs and requirements – wherever you are.We help you apply best environmental practices and contribute to a sustainable future.We help you apply best environmental practices and contribute to a sustainable future.WWW.HATFIELDGROUP.COM