Grid expansion

Environmental planning plays a key role in grid expansion in order to identify and minimize the ecological impact of new infrastructure projects at an early stage. This includes carrying out environmental impact assessments, developing environmentally friendly routes and preparing expert reports on species protection, soil, water and landscape. We also support approval procedures, coordinate participation processes and liaise closely with authorities and other specialist bodies. Our aim is to ensure that grid expansion is legally compliant and sustainable in line with nature conservation and environmental protection.

Example projects

O36 Landshut

Ecological mapping | Environmental expertise

Area: 450 ha

Client: Bayernwerk Netz GmbH

Content: Survey of avifauna, reptiles, amphibians and BNT/FFH-LRT

Period: 2024-2025

A250 Stade

Ecological mapping

Area: 1,250 ha

Client: TNL Umweltplanung GmbH

Content: Recording of BNT/FFH-LRT

Period: 2024

ULTRANET Hesse

Data analysis

Area: >800 ha

Client: Büro für faunistische Fachfragen

Content: Data preparation and creation of map series

Period: 2019

Wind energy

We play a key role in the construction of wind farms in order to identify and take into account potential impacts on nature and the landscape at an early stage. Our tasks include carrying out environmental impact studies, species protection assessments and special faunistic and floristic reports. Our range of services also includes the assessment of impacts on soil, water, climate and landscape as well as the development of avoidance, mitigation and compensation measures. In addition, we accompany approval procedures and support public participation. The aim is to realize wind farms in an ecologically compatible and legally compliant manner.

Example projects

Mertingen wind farm

Ecological mapping | Environmental expertise

Number of installations: 4

Client: Sieber Consult GmbH

Content: Recording of raptor species at risk of collision as part of a spatial use analysis (RNA)

Period: 2023

Schwandorf wind farm

Ecological mapping | Environmental expertise

Number of turbines: 11

Client: Wind18 GmbH

Content: Breeding site survey, eyrie and breeding bird mapping, survey of BNT/FFH-LRT, dormouse mapping, analysis of microhabitats

Period: 2023-2025

Burglengenfeld wind farm

Ecological mapping | Environmental expertise

Number of installations: 3

Client: AFRY Deutschland GmbH

Content: Breeding site survey, eyrie and breeding bird mapping, survey of BNT/FFH-LRT

Period: 2023-2025

Environmental monitoring & research

With large-scale monitoring project, we use modern technologies to record and evaluate populations and habitats. The data obtained supports the development of targeted measures to protect endangered species, reduce environmental influences such as predation pressure or competition and optimize habitats. In this way, we not only expand our knowledge of ecological relationships, but also make a decisive contribution to nature and species conservation. Through continuous monitoring and the development of targeted habitat measures, we support communities of interest, landowners and project managers to stabilize ecosystems sustainably and safeguard biodiversity.

Example projects

Golden Fritillary Hainich

Population study

Area: 800 ha

Client: Hainich National Park Administration

Content: Capture-mark-recapture study

Period: 2020

Turtle dove Lower Austria

Population study

Area: 2,400 ha

Client: Estate Hardegg

Content: Monitoring and development of habitat measures to support breeding success in order to stabilize the turtle dove population

Period: 2021-2025

Limicoles Scotland

Breeding success monitoring

Area: 9,000 ha

Client: Glenogil Estate

Content: Breeding site survey, monitoring of breeding success, chick telemetry, development of concepts for predator management and habitat improvement

Period: 2017-2025

Nature conservation

As part of our nature conservation projects, we combine in-depth specialist knowledge with modern technologies to record and evaluate populations and habitats on a large scale and safeguard them in the long term. Through precise monitoring and systematic data collection, we create a reliable basis for effective conservation measures. With our projects, we make an active contribution to the conservation of biological diversity and support our partners in reconciling ecological responsibility with economic and social interests.

Example projects

NSG Leinepolder

Expert opinion on worthiness of protection

Area: 180 ha

Client: Landschaftspflegeverband Landkreis Göttingen e.V.

Content: Mapping of breeding birds, preparation of a conservation assessment, development of measures to protect wet meadows and ground nesting birds

Period: 2020

NSG Wippold

Expert opinion on worthiness of protection

Area: >100 ha

Client: Regional Council Kassel

Content: Assessment of the worthiness of protection

Period: 2024

Pellworm brown hare population study

Tracking & monitoring

Area: >100 ha

Client: Game Conservancy Germany e.V.

Content: Monitoring stocking density, development of concepts for predator management and habitat improvement

Period: 2022-2025

Data analysis & modeling

Our projects in the field of environmental data analysis and modeling provide a reliable basis for decision-making in the planning, protection and sustainable use of landscapes and resources. By using the latest analysis methods, automated recording technologies and spatial-statistical models, we make complex ecological relationships visible and assessable. Using GIS-supported spatial analyses to identify focal points of pressure, habitat potential and development scenarios and the integration of remote sensing data and time series analyses to monitor changes and trends, we visualize complex data in the form of maps, dashboards and comprehensible reports to support decision-making processes. Our analyses enable planning stakeholders to recognize environmental impacts at an early stage, evaluate scenarios and develop targeted measures to improve the ecological situation. In this way, we make a decisive contribution to scientifically sound, future-oriented planning.

Example projects

Flood simulation

Geoinformatics

Flood simulation Bieber

Area: >500 ha

Client: Margravial Baden Administration GmbH & Co. KG

Contents: Flood modeling on agricultural land through beaver dams, Development of a concept for damage reduction

Period: 2020

Lynx habitat modeling

Wildlife ecology

Lynx habitat modeling

Area: >1,000 ha

Client: Game Conservancy Deutschland e.V.

Content: Data management and analysis, statistical and cartographic evaluation

Timeframe: 2023

Big Farmland Bird Count

Project management

Big Farmland Bird Count

Client: Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Content: Project management, data analysis, interactive web map

Timeframe: 2023