Ecological assessment,
explained clearly
Plain-language guides for ecologists, planners, and developers navigating EPBC Act compliance in Australia.
EPBC Act Referral Triggers — When Does Your Project Need Federal Assessment?
Not every project needs an EPBC Act referral — but the consequences of missing a trigger are severe. This guide covers the 9 MNES categories, how the significant impact test works, a self-assessment checklist for ecological consultants, and the common mistakes that lead to referral errors in both directions.
EPBC ActWhat Is an EPBC Act Desktop Assessment?
A desktop ecological assessment reviews government databases to identify threatened species and ecological communities that may occur at a project site — before boots touch the ground. Here's what's involved, when you need one, and what it costs.
Queensland EcologyHow to Map Regional Ecosystems for QLD Ecological Assessments
Regional ecosystem mapping determines what vegetation communities are present at a Queensland site, their conservation status, and whether they trigger Vegetation Management Act protections or federal TEC listings. Here's how the REDD database and preclear RE maps work — and how to automate the process.
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