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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

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

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

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