Eco-consultancy and biodiversity to ensure a link between nature and business

Do you want to build, develop, or redesign in or near valuable natural areas? In that case, you will be facing complex ecological challenges as well as regulations. Our eco-consultants will help you identify risks well in time, improve your chances of obtaining permits, and plan concrete actions that are beneficial to people and nature.

Ecological consultancy – from vision to aftercare

We guide you through every phase of your project – from vision and feasibility to design, obtaining permits, site monitoring, and nature management. We do this through interactive workshops, clear milestone reports, and on-site audits.  Our ecological expertise covers a wide range of domains: fauna and flora, species protection, exotic species, tree protection, etc.

Our experts conduct expert assessments of ecological risks and advise you on how to make your project legally and ecologically robust. The earlier you involve us, the greater the influence we can exert on the design. The result? Nature-friendly sites that improve your chances of obtaining permits as well as public support, thereby enabling you to contribute more efficiently to your ecological objectives.

Pragmatic and integrated

Our ecologists are part of multidisciplinary design teams. They translate nature legislation into realistic and feasible measures, tailor-made according to your schedule and budget.

We actively establish a link with broader environmental themes such as nitrogen, desiccation, erosion, ecotoxicology, and health. We monitor the impact on biodiversity with clear KPIs: species diversity, habitat quality, as well as an annual biodiversity index in digital monitoring reports.

Nature legislation? We guide you through it.

Fast, substantiated quick scans allow us to screen your project at an early stage for applicable nature legislation – such as the Flemish Nature Decree, the Nature Conservation Law, and the Habitats Directive.  This helps prevent delays in your permit process and also ensures that you receive clear advice on follow-up steps, if any.

Nature dossiers for permits

We draw up comprehensive nature reports that fulfil all legal requirements. For example:

  • vegetation changes
  • forest compensation and afforestation consultancy
  • nitrogen note
  • appropriate assessment
  • stricter nature assessment
  • species assessment
  • EIA discipline biodiversity

Bringing nature projects to life

We also offer services for nature conservation, nature connection, and afforestation. For example, restoring natural habitats, constructing ecological corridors, and planting forests.

Our decentralised operation ensures strong local roots in Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia. This allows us to tailor projects optimally to the area-specific ecological dynamics.

We supervise a wide range of projects for cities, infrastructure, and industry because nature is important everywhere.

Compromises that help us move forward

As mediators between designers, authorities, and local residents, we seek solutions that work for everyone. This approach shortens processes, increases support, and makes ecology a strategic part of your project. This ensures that nature becomes a lever for value creation rather than an obstacle.

Ecological guidance at every stage of your project, aimed at ensuring compliance with regulations, together with feasibility and natural value.

Build your future at Sweco

Make an impact and help transform the world at Sweco! With our focus on innovation and sustainability, we give you the opportunity to truly make a difference in multidisciplinary projects.

Sweco offers a flexible work environment, sustainable mobility options, and a healthy work-life balance. Join a dynamic team where personal development and enjoyment go hand in hand, and help build the future.

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