We provide regulatory expertise and pragmatic problem solving - from early site assessment through to operational compliance. Our team of 90 specialists keep projects on track and on budget.
180+
Wind Farm Projects
10,000+
Urban Development Projects
25+
Years Regulatory Expertise
90+
Specialists
Strong Partnerships
Why developers, engineers and planning consultants work with Nature Advisory
Active Partners Who Help Navigate Regulatory Complexity
We're with you from initial feasibility through to operational monitoring. Our project management discipline and rapid response commitment mean you always know where you stand.
Solutions, Not Just Constraints
We don’t just identify problems. We also show you how to move forward. Our team understands development feasibility and regulatory realities, so recommendations are pragmatic and achievable. Design around constraints early and avoid the costly cycle of regulatory rejection and design revision.
The Depth of Expertise your Complex Project Demands
We have 90+ ecology specialists with expertise across birds, bats, and threatened flora and fauna. Your project gets oversight from a senior ecologist with regulatory expertise from day one; that’s a strategist who’s navigated EPBC approvals and complex planning pathways.
Sectors we work in
Urban planning and development
Early ecological assessment that informs design rather than constraining it. We help developers navigate council approvals, RFIs, and VCAT proceedings with clear, defensible recommendations.
180+ wind farm projects nationwide. From initial site scoping through 5-year operational monitoring, we guide wind developments through Australia's most complex wind energy approval processes.
Solar, wind, and hybrid projects. We're bringing new technology to the sector - including AI-assisted surveys, while maintaining the regulatory relationships that matter.
Powerlines, pipelines, roads, and water infrastructure across Victoria and beyond. Our team identifies ecological risks early and provides strategic guidance through EES and EPBC approval pathways.
Nature Advisory delivered targeted ecological surveys, modelling and regulatory strategy to support biodiversity approvals for the Golden Plains Wind Farm, reducing native vegetation removal by over 60% while enabling project approval.
Brolga Habitat | Native Vegetation Management | Victoria | Wind Energy
Nature Advisory applied site and landscape bushfire risk assessments to develop a Bushfire Hazard Management Plan that enabled safe planning and approval of a new residential subdivision.
Bushfire Planning | Victoria | Urban Planning and Development
Nature Advisory delivered long-term ecological surveys, offset strategy and regulatory approvals to support the staged development of Eynesbury Township while protecting key biodiversity values and threatened species.
Biodiversity Offsets | Growling Grass Frog | Golden Sun Moth | Striped Legless Lizard | Urban Planning and Development
Nature Advisory guided the establishment of a third-party native vegetation offset on French Island, delivering site assessments, management planning, and regulatory approvals to enable successful trading on the Native Vegetation Credit Register.
Nature Advisory developed a targeted conservation management plan for the Southern Brown Bandicoot in Garfield, using habitat mapping, staged revegetation, and predator control to protect the species during residential development.
Biodiverstiy Conservation | Southern Brown Bandicoot | Urban Planning and Development | Wildlife Management Plans
Nature Advisory applied targeted species surveys, habitat compensation planning, kangaroo management and bushfire mitigation measures to help the Keystone Tarneit development meet biodiversity and planning requirements under EPBC and PSP frameworks.
Nature Advisory provided expert ecological peer review, field verification, and regulatory guidance for the North East Link Project, ensuring robust biodiversity assessment and compliance under State and Commonwealth legislation.
Nature Advisory developed a NSW policy framework for assessing wind farm impacts on birds and bats, combining literature review, field survey guidelines, and regulatory advice to guide state-wide biodiversity decisions.
Wind Energy | Impact Assessment | NSW | Biodiversity Assessment
"Nature Advisory has been an integral part of our team to deliver nature-based excellence in our $600m Scotch Hill Gardens residential project. Nature Advisory also provided input into development of the Nature Based Cities framework itself and worked closely with the project team to ensure that the goal of creating an Exemplary Nature Based Cities accredited project was achieved."
Paul Hameister OAM
Founder & Executive Chairman, Hamton
"Nature Advisory’s understanding of native vegetation, planning requirements, and real-world site considerations really stood out. They took the time to clearly explain recommendations and worked collaboratively with us to find solutions that balanced environmental responsibilities with project objectives."
Alexander Stamatakis
Director, Legacy Energy
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Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can help you navigate environmental challenges and deliver practical solutions.
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