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Melica has cross-disciplinary competence in the field of planning. We work with strategic environmental evaluations, environmental impact assessments, water surveys etc. We also specialise in dialogue methods, including urban studies and educational tours.
We carry out environmental impact assessments for heritage schemes, formulate planning regulations and heritage conservation programmes, participate in relevant dialogue processes, organise urban theme tours etc.
We carry out environmental impact assessments according to the requirements of the Environmental Code and planning and building legislation.
We focus especially on water-related schemes and environmental impact assessment with regard to detailed plans.
Melica works with research and development within the fields of strategic environmental assessments as well as the implementation of such in various planning contexts.
We have world leading competence in small-scale, decentralised energy efficient sanitation.
Melica investigate, choose and adapt the best sustainable solutions for our customer’s needs.
We carry on research and development projects together with innovative companies in the field of struvite precipitation and mineral adsorption of nutrients from source separated domestic wastewater, sludge and manure for efficient nutrient recovery and agricultural reuse.
We have worked with local authority water planning at both the comprehensive and detailed planning levels. We can carry out the planning, draft proposals and detailed design for dams and wetland zones for both environmental and surface drainage management schemes.
Biotope surveys, limnology investigations, water sampling, el- and net fishing as well as the planning and construction of fish paths are among our fields of activity.
Geo-hydrological assessments that explore the possibilities for local water and sewage solutions and, alternative sewage schemes and water and sewage plans for improvement areas (such as old-established areas of recreational dwellings undergoing conversion to permanent residencies) is one of our specialist fields.
We can assist with environmental risk assessments for contaminated land. This includes investigations, analyses, diffusion paths and prerequisites for diffusion and other environmental hazards.
With regard to refuse facilities, apart from commissions such as the formulation of regulation programmes and adaptation plans, we also work within the following fields:
We have carried out life-cycle assessments for the overhead cable pylons on the Swedish railway system and animal protection fencing for the Swedish highways’ authority. We have also undertaken eco-cycle studies for carbon and nitrogen, mercury and phosphorus etc.
We are able to carry out the following:
Einar Hansson and producer Dan Kristensson have worked with video productions for environmental education and the description of planning processes.
Melica works with ecologically sustainable tourism in all its forms. Under competent leadership and in smaller or larger groups, we attempt to offer our clients an opportunity to experience the city and its natural surroundings and utilise it as a room for learning and development.
We are highly experienced with regard to popularising and explaining complex interactions in different types of outdoor environments. We place major importance on the development of education tools for outdoor usage.
We can offer the following:
Melica can offer your the following:
Melica and Boverket learn about renewables in Scotland. Renewable energy was the theme of Boverket's 2006 study visit to Scotland organised by Melica. Sarah Boyack MSP and Ben Train of the Scottish Executive explained how Scotland is achieving its goal of sourcing 40% of all energy from renewables by 2020. There was also time to take an off-road visit to E-ONs Bowbeat windfarm and to Crichton Castle to see how solar power can be sensitively used in an historic monument. For more information about study visits to Scotland contact: Kester Gibson
In the spring of 2006, Melica (in co-operation with CogentSI) carried out a study of Buckie Harbour in the Northeast of Scotland. The study involved extensive stakeholder consultation and examines how the harbour economy might be re-invigorated and diversified in order to secure a sustainable future for the wider town. The study includes a marina feasibility study as well as a physical masterplan for the regeneration of the harbour area. A summary of the report can be found on Moray Council's website: Download . For more information contact: Kester Gibson