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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 […]

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

Bushfires pose a significant threat, and a comprehensive bushfire hazard assessment is essential to protect communities and assets from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.  In this article, we will discuss five steps to success when conducting bushfire hazard assessments. Information is king in this situation, so it is vital to collect data on

If you’re undertaking a property development project, whether it’s a new road, infrastructure, subdivision project or bushfire buffer, it’s important to understand the potential impact on the natural environment. An Ecological Assessment Report (EAR) evaluates a site’s ecological features and identifies the potential effects of a proposed development or activity on those features. An EAR

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

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