Ecological Assessment &
Environmental Planning
Ecological (Flora and Fauna) assessments, native vegetation, ecological impact analysis and environmental management planning.
Advice on environmental and planning requirements for both development and land management projects.
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![Tall eucalyptus trees forming a native woodland canopy at The Patch, Victoria.]()
Ecological Assessments
Ecological due diligence, flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessment and mapping.
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![Wine-lipped Spider-orchid (Caladenia oenochila) flowering among native grasses at Diamond Creek, Victoria.]()
Planning Compliance & Impact Assessments
Clause 52.17 native vegetation assessments, environmental overlays, Habitat Hectare and VQA assessments, ecological advice for planning approvals.
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![Trees and young plants protected by tree guards at Bundoora Park, Victoria.]()
Management Planning
Land management, revegetation and restoration planning, weed management, reserve management and ecological rehabilitation.
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![Tree regenerating through epicormic growth along its charred trunk following a bushfire.]()
Bushfire Planning Advice
Bushfire planning advice, including Bushfire Management Overlay considerations and guidance on bushfire requirements.
Direct Relationship
Work directly with an experienced ecologist throughout your project, providing consistent communication and a clear understanding of your project from start to finish.
Experience & Technical Expertise
More than 20 years of consulting experience, including ecological assessment and reporting across development, infrastructure, local government and land management. Supported by current DEECA VQA accreditation.
Clear Advice & Communication
We provide clear advice about the work required and keep you informed as your project progresses, including where requirements change or additional work is identified.
Practical, Project-Focused Advice
Ecological assessment and environmental requirements are considered in the context of your project objectives, planning requirements and approval pathways, with practical recommendations that can be implemented.
Specialist Expertise Where Required
Where a project requires specialist survey or technical expertise, appropriate specialists can be engaged and coordinated as part of the project.
Why Choose Us
FAQs
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Contact us to discuss your project, including what you are proposing and any information or advice you have received from Council or other authorities. We can help identify the ecological assessment and planning requirements and provide a fee proposal for the work required.
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The timeframe depends on the project scope, site complexity and whether targeted surveys are required. Some targeted surveys are seasonal and may require surveys at specific times of year or over multiple survey periods. We will discuss the likely timeframe when scoping your project and keep you informed if the scope or timing changes.
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Yes. We prepare environmental and land management plans for private property and public land. Depending on the purpose and site requirements, plans can address ecological objectives, pasture and grazing management, rehabilitation, weed management, revegetation, monitoring and ongoing management.
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Yes. We can discuss your project, site and proposed works and help identify the ecological assessment, surveys or planning requirements that may apply. Where additional specialist investigations are needed, these can be coordinated with suitably qualified specialists as part of the project.
Working across Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria, we provide ecological assessment, environmental planning and land management services for private landholders, developers, government and public land managers.
With more than 20 years of ecological consulting experience and current DEECA VQA accreditation, we bring strong local knowledge of Victorian planning, native vegetation and environmental requirements. Our experience across development, local government, infrastructure and land management helps us provide clear, informed advice tailored to each project.
Experience & Local Knowledge
Get in Touch
For enquiries about ecological assessments, planning advice or other services, please get in touch.
Email: info@benchmarkecological.com.au
Phone: 0459 259 028
