Services
Verkís provides comprehensive services for environmental studies and impact assessments related to development and planning projects.
Our specialists conduct geological and biological research, assess the impacts of development on nature and landscapes, and propose mitigation measures and monitoring programmes.
Request a consultationVerkís offers professional and responsible consultancy, research, and monitoring services related to birdlife and vegetation. The aim is to ensure that development takes place in harmony with natural environments and supports sustainable development.
Development projects can have both permanent and temporary impacts on bird populations. Permanent impacts are mainly associated with habitat loss, such as nesting and feeding areas, while temporary impacts relate to disturbance during construction. Infrastructure such as power lines, wind turbines, and buildings can also increase the risk of bird collisions.
Verkís conducts bird surveys, assesses breeding density, evaluates habitat conditions, and analyses collision risk. Following construction, the company can also carry out monitoring, including changes in bird abundance and distribution, collision assessments, and related analyses. In addition, Verkís provides advisory services for bird-related issues, including those occurring at airports and in urban areas.
Vegetation studies focus on establishing baseline conditions of flora and vegetation in project areas prior to development. Emphasis is placed on habitat mapping and plant species identification in order to assess ecological value, conservation importance, and Red List status. Verkís specialists carry out field surveys, develop habitat maps, and analyse results. Potential impacts on vegetation and ecosystems are assessed, and where necessary, mitigation measures and monitoring plans are proposed.
Verkís places strong emphasis on professional methodology, detailed analysis, and responsible standards in all environmental research and impact assessments, ensuring that development is aligned with natural conditions, landscape values, and sustainable development principles.
Contacts
Anna Ingvarsdóttir
Chemical engineer / Team Leader
Division: Industry
ai@verkis.is
Hugrún Gunnarsdóttir
Fish Biologist M.Sc. / Marketing manager
Division: Infrastructure
hug@verkis.is
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We provide environmental consultancy and ecological assessments that support sustainable planning and responsible development. Our specialists evaluate the potential impacts of projects on habitats, species and ecosystems, helping clients balance development with nature conservation.
We carry out field surveys of vegetation, birdlife and other ecological features, along with habitat mapping, biodiversity assessments and collision risk analyses. Our multidisciplinary approach identifies environmental sensitivities and develops practical mitigation and monitoring measures.
We support projects throughout planning, permitting and implementation with ecological monitoring, environmental advice and long-term biodiversity management. By combining scientific expertise with practical experience, we help clients protect natural values while delivering sustainable infrastructure and development projects.
Verkís supports clients in understanding and managing impacts on nature and biodiversity through ecological assessments, environmental studies, and biodiversity planning. Our specialists help identify sensitive habitats, species, and ecosystem values, assess potential project impacts, and develop solutions that support sustainable development while protecting and enhancing natural environments.
We carry out geological surveys to evaluate site conditions, identify geological constraints and opportunities, and support informed project development and environmental management.
We conduct bird surveys and habitat assessments to identify ecological values, evaluate potential project impacts, and support biodiversity conservation and regulatory compliance.
We evaluate how projects may affect vegetation and ecosystems, providing recommendations that help minimize impacts and protect ecological values.
We conduct landscape analyses to identify key landscape features, assess sensitivities and project impacts, and support balanced and sustainable development decisions.
We assess the visual effects of projects on landscapes and key viewpoints, helping clients understand impacts and identify appropriate mitigation measures.
Explore how Verkís helps clients protect and enhance biodiversity through ecological studies, habitat assessments, species surveys, and environmental impact assessments that support sustainable planning, responsible development, and long-term ecosystem resilience.
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