Flora & Fauna Assessments Sydney
Ecological Assessments for Development, Vegetation and Biodiversity Constraints
A Flora and Fauna Assessment identifies the vegetation, habitat and fauna present on or around a site and assesses how a proposed development may affect its ecological values.
- Qualified ecologist
- Development-focused ecological assessment
- Flora, fauna and habitat assessment
- Threatened species and ecological community assessment
- Integrated arboricultural and ecological advice
- Council-ready reporting where required
Need a Flora and Fauna Assessment for Your Development?
Arbor Express prepares Flora and Fauna Assessments throughout Sydney for Development Applications, subdivisions, infrastructure projects and vegetation clearing.
Assessments are prepared by our qualified ecologist and, where required, coordinated with our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists.
When Do You Need a Flora and Fauna Assessment?
An ecological assessment may be required where a proposed development could affect native vegetation, fauna habitat, threatened species or ecological communities.
The required scope depends on the site and the planning controls that apply. We can review your project and advise what level of assessment is appropriate.
- Development Applications
- Residential and rural subdivisions
- Vegetation clearing
- Commercial and industrial development
- Infrastructure and utility projects
- Works adjoining bushland, waterways or habitat corridors
What Does a Flora and Fauna Assessment Include?
Each assessment is scoped to the site and proposed works, and commonly covers the items listed.
- Native vegetation and vegetation condition
- Flora species present on the site
- Fauna habitat and habitat features
- Hollow-bearing trees
- Threatened flora and fauna
- Threatened ecological communities
- Habitat connectivity and ecological corridors
- Riparian areas and wetlands where relevant
- Ecological constraints affecting the proposed development
- Recommendations for avoidance, mitigation or further assessment
Threatened Species and Ecological Communities
Where a site contains, or may provide habitat for, threatened species or ecological communities, our ecologist assesses the potential ecological constraints relevant to the proposed works.
Depending on the findings and applicable planning requirements, further survey, specialist assessment or another approval pathway may be required. Identifying these constraints early allows the project team to respond during planning and design rather than discovering them late in the approval process.
Habitat and Biodiversity Assessment
Ecological assessment considers more than individual plants or animals.
Habitat features such as hollow-bearing trees, waterways, understorey vegetation and connections to surrounding bushland can influence the ecological importance of a site and how a development should respond to it.
These considerations are particularly important for sites adjoining bushland, riparian corridors or other areas of established habitat.
Flora and Fauna Assessment vs Project Ecologist
If your project has moved into construction and requires ecological inspections, supervision or compliance documentation, see our Project Ecologist Services.
Integrated Arboricultural and Ecological Assessment
Many development sites contain overlapping tree and ecological constraints. Where required, our qualified ecologist works alongside our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists so tree assessment and ecological assessment can be coordinated within the same project team.
This can be particularly useful where retained trees also provide fauna habitat, where hollow-bearing trees are present, or where vegetation constraints affect both the arboricultural and ecological response to a proposed development.
Where your project also needs a DA Tree Impact Assessment for the same Development Application, the two can be prepared and coordinated together. See also Tree Reports Sydney.
Our Flora and Fauna Assessment Process
- 1Project review: we review your proposal, site information and likely ecological assessment requirements.
- 2Site assessment: our ecologist inspects the vegetation, habitat and relevant ecological features.
- 3Ecological assessment: flora, fauna, habitat and relevant biodiversity constraints are assessed.
- 4Recommendations: we identify appropriate avoidance, mitigation or further assessment requirements.
- 5Report: your Flora and Fauna Assessment, prepared for the relevant planning or approval process.
Why Choose Arbor Express?
- Qualified ecologist
- Integrated ecology and AQF Level 5 arboricultural capability
- Development and planning experience
- Threatened species and habitat assessment
- Practical recommendations for project teams
- Continuity into Project Ecologist Services where required
Planning a Development Near Bushland?
Talk to us early so ecological constraints can be considered during design. Call us to discuss your project.
0494 077 630Frequently Asked Questions
It identifies vegetation, habitat and fauna associated with a site and assesses the ecological constraints relevant to a proposed development or activity.
No. It depends on the site, proposed works, vegetation and habitat present, and the applicable planning and biodiversity requirements.
Yes. Where relevant, our ecologist assesses potential threatened flora, fauna and ecological community constraints and advises whether further assessment may be required.
The terms can overlap, but the required assessment depends on the site and applicable planning framework. We determine the appropriate scope after reviewing the project.
We explain how the findings affect the project and recommend the appropriate next step: design changes, mitigation measures, further assessment or ongoing ecological management.
Yes. Where ongoing ecological supervision or compliance is required during works, our Project Ecologist Services can provide it.
Flora and Fauna Assessments Across Sydney and NSW
Arbor Express prepares Flora and Fauna Assessments throughout Greater Sydney and surrounding NSW regions for residential, commercial, subdivision and infrastructure projects. Ecological requirements vary according to the site, vegetation, habitat and applicable planning controls.
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Request a Flora and Fauna Assessment Quote
Need ecological assessment for a development, subdivision, vegetation clearing or infrastructure project? Send us your site details and proposed plans, and we can determine the appropriate scope and provide a quotation.