Ecologist contractors will deploy motion-detection cameras and specialised audio equipment in targeted areas with the aim of recording fauna and flora species.
Ecology surveys are carried out early in planning to help identify any sensitive habitats or protected species in the area to help avoid potential impacts before works take place.
The surveys will take place intermittently during both day and night time hours to capture diurnal (active during the day) and nocturnal (active during the night) flora and fauna species.
Care will be taken to implement strict biosecurity practices, including avoiding driving through vegetation, minimising soil disturbance, and preventing the transfer of plant material or soil between work areas.
What can I expect?
- A small number of workers will frequent the area both during the day and at night.
- Non-invasive specialised equipment strapped to trees.
- Small samples of vegetation may be taken (no whole plants will be removed).
- Survey methods are unobtrusive and do not require any holes or test pits to be dug.
- Contractors will comply with biosecurity clean-down procedures before and after site works.
- Where required, access to private land will be arranged with landowners prior to access.
- All survey and monitoring equipment will be removed at the completion of the surveys.
Keeping you informed
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