We specialize in identifying and mapping Key Biodiversity Areas, which are vital regions that hold significant value for global biodiversity due to their high levels of species richness or endemism.
Our team uses advanced techniques and thorough field research to pinpoint these crucial areas, ensuring they are prioritized in conservation efforts. Through detailed mapping and monitoring, we track changes in these areas over time, providing valuable data that informs effective conservation strategies.
Our rapid biodiversity assessment services offer a quick, yet comprehensive, evaluation of species and habitats, crucial for timely decision-making in dynamic environments. We employ innovative methodologies to quickly assess biodiversity status and identify key conservation priorities. Additionally, we focus on threatened species, developing targeted strategies to mitigate threats and enhance their chances of survival. By combining these specialized services with our commitment to nature-based living and circular development principles, we ensure that our consultancy services are both practical and impactful, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of ecosystems worldwide.
Selected previous experiences:
● The Living Bay of Izmir Strategy – 2024 (in Turkish)
● Izmir’s Nature-Based Living Strategy 2022
● Overview of Doga’s (BirdLife in Turkey) Conservation Work 2018
● Article: Identifying key biodiversity areas in Turkey: a multi-taxon approach 2016
● Book: Türkiye’nin Önemli Doğa Alanları – Key Biodiversity Areas of Turkey 2006
● Irano-Anatolian Hotspot 2024
● Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) as Site Conservation Targets – Development of the KBA concept and criteria 2004
● The breeding population of some species of waterbirds at Gediz Delta, Western Turkey 1997
