Miljøfaglig Utredning

Miljøfaglig Utredning (MFU) is a Norwegian consultancy company that has worked in nature mapping and environmental assessment for more than 35 years. Founded in 1988, the firm has delivered well over 2,500 technical reports on various environmental topics to clients across Norway. Its work has covered assignments in every Norwegian county and most municipalities, making it one of the most experienced advisory firms in its fields. Clients include private developers as well as public authorities at state, regional, and municipal levels. The company is also active in developing analysis and mapping methodologies and is a member of the industry association for nature consultants (Bransjeforeningen for naturkonsulenter). Its main services include impact assessments (konsekvensutredning), municipal biodiversity plans, management plans for semi-natural habitats and protected areas, nature restoration, terrestrial nature mapping, and research and development. The firm positions itself as a specialist in practical, field-based nature surveys and regulatory-grade environmental documentation for Norwegian planning and construction projects.

Miljøfaglig Utredning was founded in 1988 in Norway. Since its establishment, the company has focused on nature mapping and environmental impact assessment. Over more than three decades, it has conducted assignments in nearly all of Norway's municipalities and in every county. By the 2020s, the firm had produced well over 2,500 technical reports across various environmental themes. It has been involved in developing analysis and mapping methodologies and is a member of the industry association for nature consultants. The company continues to operate as a private consultancy, providing services such as impact assessments, municipal biodiversity plans, management plans, nature restoration, and terrestrial nature mapping.

• 1988

  Company founded in Norway.

• Delivered over 2,500 technical reports across various environmental themes.

• Conducted assignments in nearly all Norwegian municipalities and all counties.

One of Norway's most experienced advisory firms in nature mapping and environmental assessment, serving both private developers and public authorities.

• Impact assessments (konsekvensutredning)

  Long and extensive experience with impact assessments, mapping methodology, and M-1941.

• Municipal biodiversity plans

  Nature science advice in connection with municipal sub-plans for biodiversity and plan review.

• Management plans

  Preparation of management plans for semi-natural habitats, protected areas, and other important nature.

• Nature restoration

  Extensive experience with advice on and practical implementation of restoration of habitats.

• Terrestrial nature mapping

  Over 35 years of mapping terrestrial nature, with significant experience from most municipalities and habitat types.

• Research and development

  Participation in professional development work and research on various topics related to nature and management.

1. 1Miljøfaglig Utredning ASmfu.no
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