FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We believe “creating great places” should involve a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable approach to any project that involves a valuable natural resource, such as native bush or streams. We will offer minimum impact approaches to all our projects, the aim being not only to protect our flora, fauna and waterways but also to add environmental value where we can.
We have skilled ecologists who can provide most services, or can advise a specialist ecologist where a particularly complex issue may need to be investigated.
We have skilled ecologists who can provide most services, or can advise a specialist ecologist where a particularly complex issue may need to be investigated.
If your project involves modifying any vegetation or water courses you will need the services of an ecologist. Ecologists are also emplyed to reort on the ecological impacts of a development, or to design ecological enhancement. We have skilled ecologists who can provide these services.
Not always,but many subdivision and development projects require ecological input wherenative vegetation, wetlands, streams, or sensitive habitats are present. Early assessment helps identify requirements before design and consenting begin.
Wetland delineation is the process of identifying and mapping the extent of a wetland using recognised assessment methods and Ministry for the Environment protocols.
Yes. We prepare restoration planting plans, fauna management plans, weed management strategies, and long-term monitoring programmes tailored to individual sites.
Yes. Our ecologists regularly prepare ecological assessments and supporting documentation for resource consent applications and work closely with planning and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Ecological assessments may be required for rural subdivision, residential development, commercial projects, infrastructure upgrades, stream works, wetland modifications, and projects involving native vegetation or sensitive habitats.