Geoscience & nature management · Northern Norway
Local roots.Global understanding.
We investigate the ground, assess natural hazards and care for nature in a changing climate – from the shoreline to the mountains of Northern Norway.
What we deliver
Three disciplines. One goal: safe development and thriving nature.
We work closely with contractors, engineers and site managers – from feasibility study to detailed design.
Geoscience
Ground investigations, geotechnics, engineering geology and environmental geology. We assess the risk of quick clay slides, rockfall, snow, slush, debris and flood slides.
- Geotechnical ground investigations and lab analysis
- Landslide hazard assessment in steep terrain
- Flooding, erosion and sediment transport
- Contaminated ground and seismic interpretation
Volume calculation
Precise quantities of soil, rock and fill – for planning and follow-up in construction projects.
- Volume calculation with Gemini Terrain+
- Terrain models and point clouds from drone imagery (Pix4D)
- Reports or 3D models of terrain changes
Nature management
Mapping, management and restoration of nature – and stewardship of salmon rivers and coastlines.
- Habitat mapping (NiN) and biodiversity assessment
- Management and restoration plans
- Salmon river management and supervision
- Beach clean-ups
Environment in everything we do
Climate change hits the Arctic first. So we work ahead of it.
The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the world. More rain, thawing ground and extreme weather create new landslide and flood hazards – while nature is under pressure. We use geoscience to protect communities and infrastructure, and nature management to give back what nature has lost.
Safety in a changing climate
Landslide, flood and storm surge assessments that make it safe to build where people live.
Nature restoration
We restore hay meadows and wildflower habitats and fight invasive species.
Clean shores and rivers
Beach clean-ups in remote areas and stewardship of wild salmon populations.
Zero emissions in the field
We run projects under zero-emission requirements – even in central Oslo.
Selected projects
Work that makes a difference
A selection of assignments from Kirkenes to Oslo – in geoscience and nature management.
Nature2024–2026Restoring wildflower meadows in Oslo
Managing and restoring biologically valuable hay meadows in the heart of the capital – run under a zero-emission requirement.
Bymiljøetaten, Oslo kommune
- Nature2019 →
Beach clean-ups in inaccessible areas
We clear marine litter where no one else can reach – through the Rydd Norge and Rydd i tide programmes in Troms and Finnmark.
Handelens Miljøfond, Miljødirektoratet & MARFO
Geoscience2024Landslide hazard, Dreyerjorda zoning plan
Assessment of safety against landslides in steep terrain up to the highest safety class, S3.
Skjervøy kommune
Nature2018 →Managing the Reisa river
Day-to-day management, fisheries supervision and pink salmon control in one of Northern Norway’s key salmon rivers.
Reisa Elvelag
Geoscience2021–2023Galsomelen waste facility in a quick clay zone
Ground investigations and area stability, including revision of quick clay zone “2207 Galsomelen”.
Avfallsservice AS & Betongservice AS
Project archive
2025Office extension, Skarneset on ArnøyaArnøy Laks Slakteri AS
- — Geotechnical assessment of area stability
- — Geotechnical design
2024Expansion of Skjervøy sports parkSkjervøy kommune & Panelbygg AS
- — Ground investigations and area stability assessment
- — Design of new training hall and retaining wall
2024New 66 kV power line Hamneidet–SkjervøyVissi AS
- — Natural hazard assessment according to TEK17
- — Quick clay slides, steep-terrain landslides, flooding and storm surge
2024Sollia residential areaKvænangen kommune
- — Ground investigations and area stability
- — Safety against steep-terrain landslides
2024–2026Management and restoration of wildflower meadowsBymiljøetaten, Oslo kommune
- — Invasive species control, pruning and mowing
- — Zero-emission requirement, in partnership with Dokkadeltaet National Wetland Centre
2023New fish hatchery on SørøyaCermaq Norway AS
- — Adapted blasting plan and rock extraction
- — Assessment of required rock support
2023Reception building, Kirkenes Snow HotelVarja Entreprenør AS
- — Geotechnical design
2022New incineration plant, Senja Avfall IKSHinnstein AS
- — Geotechnical design in partnership with Instanes AS
2021Sludge lagoon and biogas plant, Rå BioparkRemiks, Avfallsservice & Origo Skibotn
- — Ground investigations and area stability
2021Access road in landslide-prone terrain, KvænangsbotnKvænangen Kraftverk AS
- — Road design and volume calculation
- — Geoscience follow-up during construction
2020Sea infill for industrial useSkjervøy kommune
- — Geotechnical ground investigations
- — Environmental investigations of sea infill
2017–2018420 kV power line Balsfjord–SkaidiGrunnPartner AS / Statnett SF
- — Bedrock classification and tower foundations
- — Land surveying
2017–2022Mineral exploration in KvænangenNorden Crown Metals Corp.
- — Geological assistance and logistics for the exploration team
2014–2026Habitat management and mappingStatsforvalteren i Troms og Finnmark
- — Hay meadow management and invasive plant control
- — NiN habitat mapping and management plans
2019 →Beach clean-ups in inaccessible areasHandelens Miljøfond, Miljødirektoratet & MARFO
- — Rydd Norge in Troms and Finnmark 2021–2023
- — Rydd i tide in Troms 2024–2026
2018 →Management and supervision of the Reisa riverReisa Elvelag
- — Fishing administration and supervision
- — Pink salmon control
Clients
Trusted by municipalities, government and industry
From private individuals to large contractors, state enterprises and public authorities. We are proudest when our clients reach their goals.
- Kvænangen kommune
- Nordreisa kommune
- Kåfjord kommune
- Skjervøy kommune
- Ymber
- Kvænangen Kraftverk AS
- Statsforvalteren i Troms og Finnmark
- Avfallsservice AS
- GrunnPartner
- GeoNord Survey Team
- Veidrift Nord
- Statskog
- Besøkssenter nasjonalpark
- Olsens Verft
- Reisa Elvelag
About us
Geologists and biologists rooted in Northern Norway
Arktisk Geotek was founded on 6 January 2017 in Kvænangen by Joakim André Olsen and Hermann Olaussen Hermansen, and became a limited company in 2018. Today we are based in the Halti building in Storslett, Nordreisa – with specialists educated at UiT, NTNU, NMBU and Inland Norway University.
- Founded
- Kvænangen, 2017
- Head office
- Storslett, Nordreisa
The people
- Joakim A. OlsenManaging Director · Geologist
- Hermann O. HermansenManaging Director · Geologist
- Eirik BjørklidGeologist
- Magnus BarmoenHead of Nature Management · PhD
- Christian A. StoltenbergProject Associate, Nature Management
- Eirik RohdeProject Associate, Nature Management
Contact
Have a project? Let’s talk – no strings attached.
We are happy to provide a quote for your project.
Send us an email- Address
- Hovedveien 2 (Halti)
9151 Storslett