- This survey of the coastal margins of BG’s El-Burg Block Concession, which covered the geomorphology, landscape, marine and terrestrial ecologies, and socio-economic environment, was part of the EIA required for seismic acquisition.
- The field reconnaissance activity relied on a landscape ecological approach. Fifteen sites were selected for thorough ground truthing based on the landscape features shown by the topographic maps and the satellite image.
- The baseline survey entailed monitoring and assessment of the terrestrial and freshwater flora and fauna of the eastern Deltaic Mediterranean Coast, stressing on the coastal belt habitats and associated biodiversity.
- The survey covered the area of the block and the immediate coastal area. It also embraced the context of the wider geographical area of the East Delta region of Egypt.
- The baseline report included descriptions of the physical environments of Daqahleya and Damietta Governorates, with particular emphasis on the coastal landscape and geomorphology.
- The descriptions also covered the terrestrial and marine biological environments, biodiversity value, and nature conservation aspects. The report provided an account of the socio-economic characteristics of the study area.
- Environics also carried out and reported on the processes of stakeholder identification, meetings, and scoping.
- A questionnaire was tailored to facilitate these processes and the involved stakeholders included: EEAA, its concerned departments, Regional Branch Offices (RBOs), and the Environmental Management Units (EMUs) of Damietta and Daqahleya Governorates; Shore Protection Agency; the Fishermen Cooperative Association, the Motorized Fishing Boat-owners Association; the member ministries of the National Committee for Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
