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About Ecotone

Ecotone is a renowned consulting firm for species protection, urban and landscape ecology based in Dortmund, founded in 2013 by Dipl.-Biol. Benjamin Bernhardt. The name "Ecotone" is derived from an ecological term that describes the transition area between two different biotopes, where the respective communities meet and integrate. This metaphor reflects the core philosophy of the company: the environmentally compatible integration of construction projects.

Services

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Ecotone offers a wide range of services in the field of species protection, landscape planning, and ecological construction supervision. The main services include the preparation of environmental assessments, faunistic and floristic surveys, as well as species protection legal examinations. The company uses modern field biological and molecular biological methods to capture a variety of animal species, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects. These data serve as the basis for nature conservation assessments and planning processes to ensure the preservation of biodiversity.

Mission and Values

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The mission of Ecotone is to create qualified and legally secure decision-making bases to avoid environmentally related impairments. The team of experienced biologists and landscape ecologists works based on current scientific findings to develop sustainable solutions for complex ecological issues. Respectful interaction with nature and the promotion of biodiversity are at the center of their work.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Ecotone actively advocates for the protection of endangered species and habitats. Through detailed mapping of biotope types and FFH habitat types, the company contributes to the implementation of targeted measures for the preservation of biodiversity. The data obtained is incorporated into environmental assessments that serve as a decision-making basis for sustainable construction and development projects. Ecotone collaborates closely with academic institutions such as Ruhr University Bochum to develop innovative methods for the capture and protection of species.

Projects and References

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Ecotone has participated in numerous significant projects, including the faunistic survey for the expansion of the Karlsruhe-Basel rail transport axis and the preparation of a species protection legal contribution for the cycle path Sümmerner Straße in Iserlohn. These projects underscore the expertise and commitment of the company to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.

With a clear focus on sustainability and species protection, Ecotone is a reliable partner for public and private clients who value environmentally compatible planning and construction processes.

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