Due diligence and preliminary ecological assessments to identify environmental constraints, potential planning requirements and ecological risks. Useful in identifying project feasibility and early design decisions.

Ecological assessments and reporting to document ecological values for development applications and planning approvals. Depending on project requirements, this may include flora and fauna surveys, native vegetation assessment, Habitat Hectare / VQA assessment, fauna habitat assessment and ecological impact analysis. Relevant planning provisions and regulatory requirements are considered, including Clause 52.17, environmental overlays, the FFG Act and EPBC Act.

Ecological assessments and planning to inform land management, rehabilitation, revegetation and long-term site management. Plans can address ecological objectives, weed management, native vegetation enhancement, monitoring and ongoing management across private property and public land.

Ecological surveys and monitoring to assess sites against management plan requirements and track ecological outcomes over time.

Strategic ecological assessment for growth precincts and Council structure plans, documenting existing ecological values, identifying constraints and opportunities, and informing future planning and development outcomes.

Targeted ecological surveys for threatened species and habitat-specific investigations where required by project scope. Surveys can be undertaken directly where within our expertise, or coordinated with suitably qualified specialist ecologists and other professionals where additional expertise is required.

Assessment of native vegetation removal requirements under Clause 52.17, and Clause 52.16 where relevant, in accordance with the Guidelines for the Removal, Destruction or Lopping of Native Vegetation. Depending on project requirements, this may include exemption assessment, general native vegetation condition assessment, Habitat Hectare / VQA assessment, offset determination and preparation of native vegetation removal reports for planning approvals.

Assessment of relevant planning scheme environmental overlays, including Environmental Significance Overlays (ESO), Vegetation Protection Overlays (VPO) and Significant Landscape Overlays (SLO). Advice considers the objectives and permit requirements of applicable overlays and how ecological values should be addressed in planning applications.

Assessment of potential impacts on protected species and ecological communities under relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, including the FFG Act and EPBC Act. Advice can identify regulatory obligations, potential referral requirements and appropriate compliance pathways.

Assistance with environmental offset requirements, including coordination with established offset providers where offsets are required.

Ecological advice to support planning assessment and review of development applications, including consideration of native vegetation, ecological values and relevant planning requirements.

Management plans developed around site conditions, ecological values and land management objectives. Plans can include habitat enhancement, rehabilitation, revegetation, weed and pest management, monitoring and ongoing site management. Standalone revegetation plans, weed management plans. offset management plans and farm management plans can also be prepared.

Management planning for public land reserves and open space areas, incorporating ecological values, management zones, weeds and pests, visitor use, facilities, maintenance, monitoring and practical ongoing management requirements. Plans can support reserve management, operational planning and longer-term ecological outcomes.

Site-specific revegetation planning using indigenous species appropriate to the site's ecological conditions and objectives. Plans can include site preparation, species selection, planting methods, maintenance and monitoring, and can be prepared as part of broader land management, rehabilitation or restoration programs.

Planning to support ecological rehabilitation, restoration and native vegetation enhancement, including revegetation, natural regeneration and, where relevant, management of ecological offset requirements. Plans can identify practical actions, priorities, monitoring requirements and longer-term management objectives.

Practical plans for identifying and prioritising weeds, setting appropriate control and management measures, and establishing monitoring and follow-up requirements. Plans can be developed for individual properties, reserves and broader land management programs.

Preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) for development and construction projects, addressing relevant environmental management requirements such as native vegetation, erosion and sediment control, waste management, site protection, monitoring and reporting. Plans can be tailored to project conditions, planning requirements and construction activities.

Preparation and review of biodiversity plans and management strategies for Councils, addressing biodiversity values, native vegetation, invasive species, management priorities and practical actions. Plans can support strategic planning, reserve management, biodiversity protection and implementation of on-ground management programs.