Ecological assessments for road, rail, pipeline, powerline and port developments.
Nature Advisory has a proud history of providing ecological services to the infrastructure development industry. We have a strong understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements, specialist knowledge of flora and fauna and a considered understanding of the construction and operational and maintenance phase impacts of infrastructure development on biodiversity. We have substantial experience assisting projects extending across multiple jurisdictions. Our extensive experience and particular expertise enable us to add value throughout the project cycle.
We can work with you to undertake:
- Overview and preliminary ecological assessments
- Ecological constraint mapping
- Assessment for route selection
- Detailed flora, fauna and native vegetation assessments
- Native vegetation permits
- Habitat hectare and scattered tree assessments
- Targeted surveys for listed species and communities
- Sourcing of offsets and preparation of offset management plans
- Habitat Compensation payments
- EPBC Act Referrals and planning permit applications
- Flora and fauna salvage and relocation plans and operations
- Expert Witness Reports for VCAT, planning panel hearings and court cases
- Waterbird and wetland management plans
- Comprehensive risk assessments of impacts on coastal ecosystems
- Risk and impact assessments of port development, including dredging
Contact Brett MacDonald for more information.
