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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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Not all projects need input from an Ecological Consultant. So, when do you pick up the phone for a chat? We’ve made a simple self-help checklist to help you identify when you might want to get us involved. Simply sign up to our mailing list below to receive a copy! Engaging an ecological consultant for
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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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If you’re doing any property development project, whether it be a new road, infrastructure, subdivision project, or bushfire buffer, it is crucial to understand the potential impact it could have on the natural environment. An Ecological Assessment Report (EAR) plays a vital role in evaluating a site’s ecological features and the potential effects of development
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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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If you’re looking at undertaking a property development project, it is important to consider not just the town planning and financial aspects of the project, but also the effect it may have on the on-site environmental values (e.g. protected vegetation, large trees etc.) and the surrounding ecosystem. This is where a New Ground environmental consultant
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A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is a system used in Australia to assess the potential risk of a building or structure to bushfire, this assessment is based on the potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. The severity of these hazards is measured in increments of radiant heat, which is expressed
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You may have seen or heard the term ‘NALL’ before, but what is Natural Assets Local Law? The NALL was implemented by the Brisbane City Council and serves as a crucial measure for safeguarding the city’s natural resources, including its bushland areas, wetlands, waterway corridors, and trees situated in urban areas. In addition to protecting
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As part of any property project, there may be an opportunity to offset your environmental impact in lieu of being able to avoid the retention of significant vegetation. Allowing for an offset strategy is important in your project feasibility and our staff can assist in calculating the potential costs at a very early stage. Not
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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?