Investment opportunity in Afghanistan
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Integrated natural resource management is crucial for the long-term sustainability of our natural environment, and GSP specializes in all facets of this field. This includes planning and permitting processes related to legislation aimed at protecting terrestrial and aquatic species and their habitats. Our expertise in natural resource management enables us to provide comprehensive solutions that balance environmental conservation with the needs of development and society.

Our Expertise

We are actively involved in all stages of project development, offering a comprehensive range of services. Our capabilities cover preliminary due diligence, detailed assessments, design and impact minimization phases, as well as support during construction and post-construction phases. We also possess the expertise to devise and conduct specific investigations tailored to the unique requirements of a project, including customized monitoring, data analysis, auditing, and evaluation processes.

Our team comprises skilled professionals in planning, ecology, and botany, who are well-versed in collaborating with various stakeholders, such as land management agencies, water authorities, planning bodies, local governments, and the broader community. This collaborative approach allows us to gain a deeper understanding of natural resources and to implement effective management strategies.

Expertise and Proficiencies

Our service offerings have been carefully developed and continually refined to safeguard natural resources, and they encompass the following areas: Preliminary and due diligence flora, fauna and aquatic assessments Detailed flora, fauna and aquatic field assessments Targeted surveys for threatened flora and fauna Ecological monitoring, including the use of satellite and radio telemetry drone technologies and remote, automated solutions Thermal imaging surveys Bird and bat utilisation surveys Avifauna management plan Threatened species management plans Assistance with acquiring offsets and third-party covenants Environmental impact assessments Wind farm-specific assessment and approvals Pest animal management plans Fauna capture and relocation (including threatened species) Weed assessment, mapping and management plans Land management plans Independent technical peer reviews Expert witness statements Specialist technical advisory services Animal trapping (cages, elliott and hair tubes) Marine plant survey and assessment Vegetation community assessment, delineation and assessment Ecological rehabilitation and restoration plans Animal breeding place identification, assessment and management Protected plant flora surveys Design, siting and monitoring of fauna crossing infrastructure (land bridges, rope bridges, glider poles, etc.) Mark-recapture statistics (to estimate survival rates and population sizes) Distance sampling Home-range analysis Nest box installation and monitoring.

Client side services

SMEC possesses substantial experience in serving as a Client-Side Services provider for various project needs. Our team at SMEC serves as a bridge between the client and delivery teams, managing aspects like project management, construction verification and surveillance, contract management, design development and review, safety audits, programming and budgets, as well as stakeholder engagement.   Our team of technical experts offers advanced expertise and capabilities in technical advisory roles, independent verification, and certification. Our areas of expertise encompass:    

Quality Assurance (QA), Surveillance, Site Supervision and Verification
services including:
Independent Verification
Project Verification
Independent Certification
Contract administration and management
Constructability Reviews & technical advice
Construction Management