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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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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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Navigating Environmental Policy Reforms: Stay Informed by Subscribing to the EPBC Act Matters Newsletter

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Environmental policy plays a crucial role in safeguarding our natural resources and promoting sustainable development. As the Australian government undertakes significant reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, it becomes vital for individuals and organisations to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in environmental policy. To ensure you have access to valuable

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Self-Assessment: Understanding Your Duties Under the EPBC Act

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At New Ground, as experienced environmental consultants, we’re committed to ensuring the success of your projects in balance with the environment. A critical part of our commitment is helping you understand your responsibilities under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The EPBC Act safeguards nationally significant animals, plants, habitats, and places

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Kangaroo in its natural habitat, a species protected under the EPBC Act

Navigating the EPBC Act Reform: A New Era for Australia’s Environmental Protections

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At New Ground, we are dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex environmental and planning regulations. As specialists in this field, we understand the challenges that regulatory changes can bring and the need to adapt swiftly to maintain compliance. The landscape of Australia’s environmental regulation is changing, with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

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Urban Sprawl’s Impact on Koalas: Threats and Solutions for their Habitats

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Urban sprawl poses a significant threat to koalas in Australia. As cities and towns grow, koala habitats are often fragmented or lost entirely, encouraging koalas to wander in search of new homes. In this process they often face threats such as vehicle collisions and attacks from dogs, both of which are leading causes of koala

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Striking the Right Balance: Uniting Luxury and Conservation at Ferny Grove

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We’re happy to report on a recently completed project that we had the pleasure of working on at 137 McGinn Rd, Ferny Grove, where a distinctive fusion of vision, expertise, and environmental consciousness has led to a great achievement. Shane Edwards from Bravo Consult and Nelson Wills of New Ground Environmental has successfully showcased the

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What is a rehabilitation plan?

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A rehabilitation plan is a detailed strategy for restoring degraded or damaged ecosystems to their original or improved condition. Such plans are crucial for mitigating the impacts of human activities on the natural environment, including mining, logging, construction, and property development. Typically, any development application involving impacts on environmental overlays requires a plan. A rehabilitation

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We’ve made a simple self-help checklist to help you identify when you might want to get us involved. Engaging an ecological consultant for a property project is crucial for a multitude of reasons, but when do you need to pick up the phone for a chat?