Formerly Brett Lane & Associates Pty Ltd, established in 2001, Nature Advisory is one of Australia’s leading ecological consultancies. Based primarily in Melbourne, the company has a network of specialists in other states and alliances with local assessment and approval specialist companies to assist where required. Our long-serving, stable team of professionals has extensive experience addressing the biodiversity information requirements of decision-makers and regulators throughout Australia.
The community’s expectations of biodiversity protection, impact assessment and offsetting are expressed in the regulatory framework that all developers must address. Meeting these expectations poses challenges that Nature Advisory can identify and advise you on. We are solutions-focussed and will map out a process for ensuring an effective response to these regulations that is scientific, rigorous, timely and relevant.
With its involvement over almost 20 years in several thousand projects valued at tens of billions of dollars, the Nature Advisory team can advise on strategies to address the biodiversity regulations at state and Commonwealth levels. For an individual project, the company can identify flora, fauna and native vegetation issues and solutions for every stage in the project cycle, from due diligence, pre-feasibility, feasibility and planning approval, to pre-construction and construction planning, operational monitoring and decommissioning.
Nature Advisory has extensive experience in a range of sectors, including property development, wind energy, solar, linear infrastructure (such as roads, railways, powerlines and pipelines), ports, tourism, bushfire and natural resource management. The breadth and length of its experience, as well as the stability of its expert team provide our clients with access to some of the best biodiversity advice available.
Our Values
Passionate
Our passion for the natural world is at the heart of everything that we do. Our clients benefit from a team that is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and we approach each project with integrity. We do this through open communications and collaboration. By creating a supportive, ideas-driven environment, we empower our people to continually learn, grow, and go the extra mile—ensuring that our clients receive informed and impactful ecological advice.
Trusted
Trust is at the heart of our relationships; with clients, regulators, and each other. We take the time to listen and understand what matters most to our clients, and we are committed to delivering consistently high-quality work. Confidentiality is treated with the utmost care, and our team acts with integrity and professionalism at every step allowing us to build lasting trust and deliver advice our clients can rely on.
Responsible
We take our responsibilities seriously and deliver on commitments with integrity and professionalism. Clients can rely on us to provide biodiversity advice grounded in science, ethics, and a clear understanding of regulatory requirements. Our work is guided by best-practice protocols and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring every project is handled with care, rigour, and accountability. By consistently following through and upholding high standards, we build confidence and deliver outcomes our clients can trust.