Environmental Site Assessments & Due Diligence
Environmental risks and land-use considerations play a critical role in property transactions, development planning, and regulatory compliance. Understanding existing or potential contamination early helps reduce liability, manage risk, and support informed decision-making throughout a project’s lifecycle.
At Soil & Forestry Consulting, we offer comprehensive environmental site assessments for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients across all of Alberta, northeastern British Columbia, and western Saskatchewan. Our assessments are designed to identify environmental concerns, support due diligence, and guide next steps for development, remediation, or closure.
Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
Our phase I and phase II environmental site assessments (ESAs) are conducted to identify and evaluate potential or existing environmental contamination on a property.
Phase I ESAs typically involve:
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records and historical land-use review
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site inspection
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identification of potential environmental concerns
When required, phase II ESAs include environmental sampling and analysis to confirm the presence, extent, and nature of contamination. These assessments provide essential information for property transactions, redevelopment planning, and regulatory compliance.
Remediation of Contaminated Sites
Soil & Forestry Consulting develops and implements effective solutions for the remediation of contaminated sites, addressing soil and groundwater impacts in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
Our remediation services focus on:
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assessing contamination pathways and risks
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developing site-specific remediation strategies
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supporting regulatory approval and compliance
We work closely with clients and regulators to ensure remediation activities are practical, effective, and aligned with project objectives.
Reclamation of Disturbed Lands
Our reclamation of disturbed lands services support the restoration of sites affected by industrial or roadway development activities.
Reclamation work includes:
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soil management and replacement
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re-vegetation and site stabilization
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support for regulatory closure and monitoring requirements
The goal of reclamation is to return disturbed areas to stable, functional conditions that meet environmental and land-use standards while supporting long-term land sustainability.
