ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Know your site's ecological constraints before you commit

Discover all your site's ecological constraints upfront. We identify what's on your site and what it means for your project before you're locked in. That means early certainty on viability, regulatory pathways, and cost.

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What this solves

Too many projects discover critical ecological constraints after committing funds to surveys or land acquisition. That makes it too late to redesign strategically.

If an assessment uncovers threatened species, you’ll potentially require expensive offsets. An early survey can identify what's on your site upfront, giving you certainty on constraints, regulatory pathways, and cost, while you can still make strategic choices.

Our Approach

In just a few weeks, we deliver certainty.

 

Deliverables include: Constraints Assessment Report | Regulatory Pathway Flowchart | Implementation Roadmap | Ongoing Advisory. 

1

Desktop analysis

 

Searching biodiversity databases helps us identify which threatened species and communities could realistically occur on your site.

 

 

2

Rapid site assessment

 

Our initial field work reveals actual site conditions and habitat quality. We assess whether species flagged in databases actually have suitable habitat on your site. This is where expertise matters.

 

 

3

Strategic recommendations

 

We recommend alternatives that avoid constraints. Can the building turbines or infrastructure be relocated? Can layout adjust to maintain connectivity? Can you stay under thresholds that trigger a detailed assessment?

 

 

4

Regulatory pathway map

 

We can show you whether your project requires an Environmental Impact Statement or federal EPBC Act referral, what surveys are needed, and realistic approval timelines and costs.

 

 

Why Nature Advisory

We don’t just tell you what’s wrong with your site; we tell you what regulators will require and how to move forward in the interest of both ecology and your project.

25+ years experience across sectors means we understand precedent, what triggers escalation, and what's realistic for your project type.

Senior ecologists lead projects, consulting species specialists, and responsive project managers. You get efficient and strategic judgement - not just field reports.

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Specialist team

All advice is grounded in ecological science and tested against real-world project outcomes.
Dr Inga Kulik

Dr Inga Kulik

Director

Bernard O'Callaghan

Bernard O’Callaghan

Managing Director

Silhouette

Dan Delany

Project Manager and Zoologist

Dr Michael Cunningham

Dr Michael Cunningham

NSW Team Lead

Services frequently delivered

Our Projects
Eynesbury Township

Eynesbury Township

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

 

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Discuss your site’s ecological viability

Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can help you navigate environmental challenges and deliver practical solutions.

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