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August 2023

Using GIS in Environmental Planning

The Role of GIS and Mapping in Modern Environmental Planning

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What is GIS? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) serve as a framework for collecting, storing, and analysing geographical data. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS integrates many types of data. It analyses spatial location and organises layers of information into visualisations using maps and 3D scenes. With this unique capability, GIS reveals deeper insights into […]

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environmental policy

Environmental Policy Success: Regulated Tree Clearing in Queensland

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Queensland’s Minister for Resources, The Honourable Scott Stewart, has recently released a media statement that shines a spotlight on the environmental progress within Queensland in relation to regulated tree clearing. The statement outlines the positive findings of the latest Statewide Landcover and Trees Study (SLATS) report, a scientific monitoring program that is instrumental in shaping

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EPBC Act for Developers

Understanding the EPBC: A Guide for Developers

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Australia’s rapid development comes with its unique set of challenges. One of the most critical aspects we face is ensuring the protection of wildlife, threatened ecological communities,  significant wetlands, and heritage sites that make our country so distinct. Here at New Ground, we understand the importance of balancing development with conservation. To achieve this, it’s

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