Biodiversity Baseline Assessment
Biodiversity Baseline Assessment Services for Planning, Development and Environmental Assessment
We deliver comprehensive biodiversity baseline assessment services using multi method surveys including camera traps, bioacoustics, eDNA, and field surveys, supporting planning applications, environmental impact assessment, and long term project decisions.
Trusted by Leading Organisations Around the World
Expert Biodiversity Baseline Assessments Delivered Across Project Scales and Timelines
Baseline requirements vary depending on project stage, site complexity, and available data. We deliver biodiversity baseline assessment and study services across different levels of scope, from rapid early stage surveys to comprehensive, multi season programmes.
Rapid Baseline Screening and Early Studies
Early stage biodiversity baseline surveys using existing data, spatial analysis, and targeted field reconnaissance, helping identify constraints and inform site selection or feasibility within short timelines.
Comprehensive Biodiversity Baseline Assessment
Robust baseline studies combining habitat surveys with multi method data collection, providing the level of detail required for planning applications, environmental assessment, and project development.
Multi Season and Large Scale Baseline Programmes
Baseline assessments across multiple seasons and survey methods, capturing ecological variation over time and supporting complex projects requiring high quality, defensible biodiversity data.
A More Complete Approach to Biodiversity Baseline Assessments
A strong baseline is defined by what it captures, not just what is surveyed. Our biodiversity baseline assessment capabilities include a multi-method approach ensures species, habitats, and ecological dynamics are properly represented, providing a level of completeness that standard survey approaches often miss.
We combine field surveys with camera traps, bioacoustics, eDNA, and spatial analysis to capture species and habitats that single method approaches often miss.
Baseline studies designed and reviewed by experienced ecologists, ensuring data is accurate, validated, and suitable for use in assessment and decision-making.
Survey scope, methods, and timelines are tailored to the site, project stage, and level of detail required, avoiding both under- and over-surveying.
We deliver baseline assessments across single sites and large, multi location projects, maintaining consistency in methodology and data quality.
What’s Included In Building a Complete Biodiversity Baseline Assessment
Relying on one data collection method for conducting biodiversity baseline assessments risks missing species and underrepresenting ecological conditions. Our unique approach combines multiple data sources, methods, and timeframes to capture a more complete and accurate picture of biodiversity.
Multi-Method Survey Integration
We combine camera traps, bioacoustics, eDNA, and field surveys to detect a wider range of species and ecological activity than single method approaches.
Seasonal and Temporal Coverage
Our surveys are designed to capture ecological variation across seasons, ensuring species presence, activity, and habitat use are properly understood.
Spatially Representative Survey Design
Survey coverage is planned to reflect the full site and surrounding area, accounting for habitats, gradients, and ecological connectivity.
Complete Biodiversity Baseline Assessment Approach
Multi-Taxa Assessment
Our baseline studies consider multiple taxonomic groups including mammals, birds, bats, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants where relevant.
Data Validation and Expert Review
All data is processed, verified, and reviewed by experienced ecologists to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Structured and Usable Outputs
Baseline data is delivered in a format that can be directly used for assessment, reporting, and project planning.
Our Structured Approach To Delivering Biodiversity Baseline Assessments
We design and deliver biodiversity baseline assessments through a structured process that aligns survey methods, timelines, and data collection with the specific requirements of your project, ensuring outputs are complete, reliable, and ready for use.
1.
Scoping and Survey Design
We define survey objectives, select appropriate methods, and design a baseline programme based on site characteristics, project stage, and data requirements.
2.
Field Surveys and Data Collection
We deploy field teams and survey technologies to collect biodiversity data across habitats, species groups, and environmental conditions.
3.
Data Processing and Analysis
We process and analyse survey data, validating results and identifying patterns, species presence, and ecological conditions across the site.
4.
Reporting and Data Delivery
We deliver structured baseline reports and datasets that can be used for assessment, planning, and ongoing project decision making.
Supporting Organisations Globally Across High Impact Sectors
We support organisations operating in regulated, high impact sectors including mining, energy, and infrastructure, where biodiversity compliance requirements are critical to project success.
Supporting complex projects across multiple countries, regions, and regulatory environments.
Experience delivering biodiversity and monitoring programmes across large sites and multi location projects.
.avif)
.avif)
.avif)
Proven Biodiversity Solutions Driving Compliance And Conservation At Scale
From tropical forests to private estates, our biodiversity solutions are used worldwide to deliver measurable results. Explore our case studies on the interactive map to see how we help organisations achieve compliance, conservation and restoration outcomes.
Qatar Marine Monitoring
Okala provided marine biodiversity baselines for coastal mangrove restoration
Eastern Africa chimps
The Biodiversity Consultancy partnered with Okala to monitor chimpanzee populations using camera trap data
Congo rainforest
Scalable AI species identification in the Republic of Congo
EUDR East Africa
EUDR compliance for 50,000 soya farms across Togo and Benin
Gold mine in Australia
FURA is a global gemstone mining company operating in Australia, Colombia, and Mozambique.
Brazil Rainforest
Camera trap videos of individually identified jaguars can support biodiversity credit projects
Scottish Estate
Scaling the use of bioacoustics, eDNA and camera traps for biodiversity monitoring in Scotland
Peer-reviewed studies underpinning our methodologies, ensuring outputs are scientifically robust and defensible under regulatory scrutiny.
Projects delivered across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, supporting approvals, compliance, and measurable biodiversity outcomes.
Agricultural sites assessed for deforestation risk and sustainability reporting, supporting compliance with EUDR and supply chain requirements.
See What Our Clients Say
Hear from organisations we have supported across complex projects, delivering reliable, defensible outcomes under regulatory and operational pressure.
We have had a great experience working with Okala. The process has been constructive and efficient. We have appreciated the collaborative nature of the work and the level of expertise from the Okala team. It has been great to work with a like-minded team who share our values.
We greatly appreciated Okala’s ability to adapt to the specific demands of the mining industry. Their flexibility and responsiveness enabled the timely delivery of key project components. The dashboard training session was very well received by our client, and the platform itself has proven to be an effective tool for visualizing the results of camera-trap monitoring. We look forward to continuing and expanding our collaboration with Okala.
.png){kind=spacer}
This was an ambitious project where we could put AI to the test at very large scales. Okala's data platform allowed us to verify AI outputs and rapidly interact with the data using the intuitive interface.
Okala's expert gap analysis and guidance have greatly advanced Fura’s progress towards reaching our sustainability goals. Their professionalism and insight into biodiversity and carbon management exceeded our expectations.
Okala delivered cutting edge biodiversity, carbon and social baselines to understand how a 300,000 ha forestry concession in Gabon could be managed for sustainable development.
The full service - from fieldwork to reporting - was excellent. We look forward to working with Okala again.
Minimising biodiversity impact is an increasing challenge for our sector. Okala provided unrivalled transparency and reporting for our early-stage industrial project in Rwanda.
Okala delivered high-quality biodiversity baselines in just six months using eDNA, bioacoustics and camera traps. Their work will allow us to calculate the biodiversity value of the forest to inform land-management.
Quick Answers To Your Biodiversity Baseline Assessment FAQs
Have questions about biodiversity baseline assessment and study services? Here’s how baseline surveys work in practice, what to expect, and how they support different types of projects.
Book Your Initial 30-Minute Consultation and Move Your Project Forward With Confidence
Speak with our team about your project requirements, regulatory context, and timelines. We will provide clear, practical guidance on the best approach to assessment, compliance, and reporting.
