Biophysical assessment assesses biological and physical elements for the purposes of reducing the potential impacts of a proposed development on the natural environment. EnviroLead has championed a diversity of projects throughout Alberta and western Canada in Biophysical assessments. In addition biophysical impact assessments (BIA) have been completed for a diversity of clients across the industry and public sector to support development of various infrastructure developments.

For BIAs EnviroLead look at specific components of the environment such as soils, vegetation, wildlife, topography, geology, hydrology and biodiversity for a precise project and the landscape development area. The main emphasis of BIA is on the proposed project development site; however, any natural habitat features that may be significantly interlinked with the neighbouring environment are also looked upon in detail such as ecological connectivity, watercourses and wetlands

EnviroLead completed biophysical assessment will detail prospective environmental impacts of the development recommending possible mitigation measures to reduce or minimise such impacts. This assessment exercise is accomplished by completing a comprehensive desktop review, site investigation, regulatory review and consultation, information and project analysis and a detailed report writing. GIS imagery and analytical tools are utilized to comprehend the natural features and present specific site conditions.