Environmental Screenings – CanNorth completes thorough desktop screenings to identify existing information on species at risk, vegetation communities, wetlands, fisheries, heritage resources, soil stability, existing level of disturbance, nearby communities or land uses, and environmental features that are unique to a project area. This involves database searches, literature reviews, and habitat mapping. CanNorth’s geomatics specialists can perform spectral analysis on satellite images to estimate habitat types in study areas. Site visits and ground truthing are used to verify desktop studies. Environmental screenings can be used to identify regulatory permitting requirements and groups or communities with the potential to be affected by a project who may require engagement.