WSP Ecology, Landscape, EIA, Planning and Permitting, and Social Acceptability SOQ

Ecology, Landscape, EIA, Planning and Permitting, and Social Acceptability | SOQ

Heritage Resources Heritage resources, including heritage properties, archaeological sites, palaeontological resources, and objects of heritage value are non-renewable and sensitive to development effects. In Canada, heritage resources are protected by legislation in provincial, territorial, and federal jurisdictions. Regulations applicable to development projects that may affect heritage resources are adminis tered by provincial and territorial departments. Development projects on lands with heritage re sources, or with the potential to contain heritage resources, are required to conduct assessment studies specific to jurisdictional requirements. These may consist of: z Desktop overviews and evaluation of potential; z Constraints mapping; z Field-based baseline surveys and impact assessments; z Controlled excavations and recording studies to mitigate project effect;s z Construction monitoring; z Post-construction inspection; z Contributing to traditional land use studies; z Heritage resource management plans; z Heritage awareness training for front line personnel; and z Applicable permitting with respect to development projects.

Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Assessment WSP employs archaeologists with an excellent understanding of local historical and cultural resources. Areas of expertise include: z Historic resource impact assessment, including subsurface testing, archaeological site assessment and excavation, and research and analysis. z Air photo terrain classification of areas with high archaeological potential, qualified by fieldwork. z Artifact analysis and classification.

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