Ecology

Ecological services at SLR are provided by experienced experts who provide practical solutions that meet the needs of both our clients and the environment.

Ecology studies help us understand interactions between plants, animals and the world around us. These studies are vital when the natural environment is changing. Our team helps to find resolutions that ensure our ecosystems remain balanced.

Overview

Our experienced team provides ecological services for infrastructure, transportation, ports and harbours, aquaculture, oil and gas companies, renewable energy, land developers, mining groups, government agencies, and industrial clients.

SLR has a proven track record of successfully working with our clients across the Asia Pacific region to deliver sound ecological guidance and cost-effective solutions in adherence to applicable governing regulatory systems and international best practice.

Our team have experience completing aquatic, terrestrial and wildlife surveys for a wide range of species and habitats across the region. Our team maintains close links with a wide network of external biodiversity experts to provide additional specialist support where required.

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Ecology Services

Ecologists naturally adopt a multidisciplinary approach to provide integrated and practical solutions. SLR’s Ecology team often work across related disciplines with experts in Planning, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Air Quality, Marine Noise, Risk Assessment, GIS and remote sensing, and Engineers to provide clients with a full-service experience. As a result, they deliver practical solutions that stand alone or complement other project technical elements.

  • Our services include

    • Arborist services and forestry assessments
    • Vegetation assessment and land classifications
    • Marine and freshwater fish and aquatic habitat assessments
    • Development and implementation of biodiversity management plans and ecological monitoring plans
    • Wildlife and wildlife habitat assessments
    • Wetland delineation and permitting
    • Biodiversity strategies
    • Ecosystem services assessments
    • Species at risk inventory, management and permitting
    • Critical habitat assessments to lender standards
    • Environmental offsets (design, planning, delivery, monitoring and management)
    • Ecological rehabilitation, restoration and reclamation
    • Mitigation and compensation planning
    • Peer review and expert witness services

Ecology Projects

  • Project

    Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

    University of Auckland, Te Atiawa, Port Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council

    Kelp Restoration Project


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  • Project

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Good Good Housing

    Built Environment

    Tūī Glen Sustainable Housing Development


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  • Project

    New South Wales, Australia

    Telstra InfraCo

    Technology, Media & Telecoms

    Flora and fauna assessment for Woolgoola telecommunications


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  • Project

    Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

    Undisclosed

    Technology, Media & Telecoms

    Planning and environmental support for Bylong Valley Way telecommunications


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  • Project

    Victoria, Australia

    Undisclosed

    Technology, Media & Telecoms

    Planning due diligence for North Victorian telecommunications alignment


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  • Project

    Victoria, Australia

    Lochard Energy

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    Winton H2REFUEL Statutory Environment and Planning Approvals


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  • Project

    New Zealand

    Greater Wellington Regional Council

    Government & Communities

    Guidance for Marine Offsetting and Compensation in New Zealand


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  • Project

    Kōpū, New Zealand

    Urban Solutions (For Thames-Coromandel District Council)

    Government & Communities

    Kōpū Marine Precinct Development


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  • Project

    New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland, Australia

    ProTen Pty Ltd

    Manufacturing & Industry

    Lead consultant for ProTen Broiler Poultry Farms


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  • Project

    Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, New Zealand

    Ponui Aquaculture Ltd, co-owned by Auckland iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki

    Manufacturing & Industry

    Ecological Assessments and Monitoring for the Ponui Island Marine Farm


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  • Project

    Gisborne, New Zealand

    Eastland Generation

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    Tairāwhiti’s First Solar Farm – Te Ihi o te Rā


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  • Project

    Pelorus Island, Queensland, Australia

    Morris Family

    Built Environment

    Pelorus Island Boutique Lodge


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  • Project

    Takara, Vanuatu

    Geodynamics

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    Proposed Geothermal Project - Environmental & Social Impact Assessment


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  • Project

    Queensland, Australia

    BHP Coal

    Mining & Minerals

    Goonyella Complex Optimisation Study - Environmental Assessment


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  • Project

    Logan, Queensland, Australia

    Logan City Council

    Infrastructure

    Various Road Upgrades


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  • Project

    Victoria, Australia

    East Gippsland Shire Council

    Mining & Minerals

    Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine Environmental Effects Statement


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  • Project

    New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, Australia

    Enervest Pty Ltd

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    Lead environmental consultant for a large scale grid connected battery development portfolio


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  • Project

    Various, Australia

    Green Energy Partners Pty Ltd

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    Preliminary Environmental and Planning Assessments for multiple offshore wind farms


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  • Project

    Gisborne, New Zealand

    Eastland Port

    Infrastructure

    Strategic planning and environmental advice for Eastland Port


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  • Project

    Waikato, New Zealand

    Harmony Energy New Zealand

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    Tauhei Solar Farm


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Our Team Includes

  • Dave Hall

    Technical Director, Ecology and Biodiversity – Asia Pacific

  • Dan Govier

    Technical Director, Ecology and Marine Science – Asia Pacific

  • Dr. Andrew Storey

    Technical Director, Ecology and Biodiversity – Asia Pacific

  • Keren Bennett

    Technical Director, Ecology and Marine – Asia Pacific

  • Jeremy Pepper

    Technical Director, Ecology and Biodiversity – Asia Pacific

  • Hamish Dean

    Principal Consultant, Ecology and Marine – Asia Pacific

  • Scott Walker

    Technical Director, Ecology and Biodiversity – Asia Pacific

  • Ben Ludgate

    Principal Consultant, Ecology and Marine – Asia Pacific

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