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Why should you require our services and expert advice?

Environmental issues are now mainstream, and successful planning occurs when a project's potential risks including environmental risks are discussed/developed from project inception, and are revised and tracked regularly throughout the duration of the project. As such, there is an increasing need for independent and professional advice from flora and fauna consultants during the entire planning process, particularly where potential and sometimes controversial environmental impacts are an issue.

Our breadth of experience will help bring professionalism and objectivity to the planning process, and our innovation will be paramount to an evolving development and environmental management industry. The role of a flora and fauna consultant is a lot more diverse than just providing advice to a particular company or a project. Some of the key areas that we deliver, and traits that we possess, which are important during particular projects include:

  • Educating clients with respect to the significance of environmental values and importance of protection.
  • Close working relationship with state environment authorities, local councils and the community.
  • Advising on the implications of environmental State and Federal legislation and policies.
  • Facilitating effective negotiation and communication, both pre and post planning approval, between the consultant and other parties associated with the project.
  • High reputation in the environmental field and highly respected by referral authorities, our clients and competitors.
  • Ability to change past attitudes with respect to the environment and development.

Environmental responsibility is not the end point it must be the starting point.

Capabilities and Expertise

  • Natural resource management planning.
  • Flora and fauna surveys and habitat assessment.
  • Ecological significance assessments.
  • Vegetation mapping.
  • Net Gain assessments and advice relating to the Native Vegetation Management Framework.
  • Pest and threatened species management plans.
  • Presentations and workshops.
  • Environmental policy development.
  • Ecological monitoring programs.
  • Targeted flora and fauna survey/salvage.
  • Environmental audits.
  • Species Impact Statements (7-part tests).
  • Expert evidence (VCAT/Panel hearings).
  • Impact assessment and mitigation measures.
  • Preliminary planning advice/due diligence.

Quality assurance

The working knowledge and experience Ecology Partners brings to projects will ensure that projects are expertly managed throughout - from inception to the completion of the final report.  We understand the necessity for ongoing client liaison and confidentiality throughout the entire duration of the project.

We are also committed to OHS and EO in the workplace, which is demonstrated by having relevant policies.

Ecology Partners also hold appropriate insurances, such as Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Workcover, with sufficient levels of cover.

Further Andrew Hill is recognised as Certified Environmental Practitioner, which is an initiative of the professional body, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, to recognise practitioners that meet a high standard of ethical and professional conduct.