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Biodiversity Monitoring
Species monitoring is required to assess deviations from predicted project impacts and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures proposed. BIOTA carries out monitoring programs for various species or groups of species (terrestrial, freshwater, or marine) using diverse techniques adapted to the specific needs of each species and project, following national and international guidelines.
Projects
Biological Communities Monitoring in Tâmega Hydropower System
Location: North region (Boticas, Cabeceiras de Basto, Chaves, Ribeira de Pena and Vila Pouca de Aguiar municipalities)
BIOTA's Client: Biosfera Consultoría Medioambiental, S.L
Final Client: Iberdrola
Start Date: 2016
Completion Date: 2023
Components: Flora and habitats, bats; mammals, ichthyofauna and freshwater mussels.
Description of the project: Development of Monitoring Programmes concerning the hydropower scheme of Gouvães, Alto Tâmega and Daivões and associated elements/infrastructures. Concerning the Minimization and Compensatory Measures, BIOTA coordinates the translocation of freshwater mussels and participates in the implementation of these measures for fish communities.
Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Survey - Coral South FLNG Project
Location: Cabo Delgado
BIOTA's Client: CONSULTEC – Consultores Associados, Lda.
Final Client: ENI
Start Date: March 2021
Completion Date: Ongoing
Components: Cetaceans, Fishes, Seabirds, and Turtles.
Description of the project: Offshore surveys of cetaceans, large fishes, sea turtles and seabirds to monitor impacts of the drilling phase of Coral Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Offshore Project.
Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation Program and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for the Hawksbill turtle for the Biodiversity Management Plan of the Coral South FLNG
Location: Cabo Delgado
BIOTA's Client: CONSULTEC – Consultores Associados, Lda.
Final Client: Mozambique Rovuma Venture
Start Date: October 2018
Completion Date: Ongoing
Description of the project: Development of a Biodiversity Action Plan for the Hawksbill turtle to deliver a Net Gain for hawksbill turtles under the Coral South Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Project. The plan has been produced to identify priorities for hawksbill turtle conservation and provide an implementation, monitoring and evaluation approach for the delivery of a Net Gain for this species.
Iberian Wolf Monitoring within the LMAT project of the Mogadouro I and II Photovoltaic Power Plants
Location: Northern Region (municipalities of Mogadouro, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, and Miranda do Douro)
BIOTA's Client: Matos, Fonseca & Associados
Final Client: Malhada Green, S.A.
Start Date: 2025
Completion Date: Ongoing
Description of the project: Implementation of Year 0 monitoring of the Iberian wolf, through prospecting transects for signs of presence (e.g. scats, tracks), acoustic and visual detection points, and camera trapping.
Monitoring of Flora, Vegetation and Habitats in the Project for the Conversion of a Group of Dams of the Alto Lindoso Hydropower Development to Pumped Storage
Location: Northern Region (municipalities of Ponte da Barca, Arcos de Valdevez, and Vila Verde)
BIOTA's Client: EDP Produção
Final Client: EDP Produção
Start Date: 2024
Completion Date: Ongoing
Description of the project: Implementation of Year 0 monitoring of flora, vegetation and habitats, using survey plots of species and habitats to establish the baseline condition.
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