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Information on the Growling Grass Frog. Contact Beacon Ecological for any ecological advice or Growling Grass Frog Surveys Continue reading →

The Striped Legless Lizard Delma impar is a significant reptile species listed as vulnerable under the Commonwealth EPBC Act, and listed as a threatened taxon under the Victorian FFG Act. The responsible authority (i.e. council, State or Commonwealth Government) may … Continue reading →

The Golden Sun Moth Synemon plana is a significant invertebrate species listed as critically endangered under the Commonwealth EPBC Act, and listed as a threatened taxon under the Victorian FFG Act. The responsible authority (i.e. council, State or Commonwealth Government) … Continue reading →

To ensure decisions concerning the removal of native vegetation are made in an appropriate and consistent manner, the Habitat Hectares assessment methodology was developed by the State Government in 2004. The Habitat Hectares assessment methodology allows for the calculation of … Continue reading →

Any action that will result in the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation is required to address the three-step approach of Net Gain as per the policy document: Victoria’s Native Vegetation Management – a Framework for Action (the Framework). … Continue reading →

Beacon Ecological is an environmental consultancy providing solutions for ecologically sustainable development and biodiversity management. Quality results are delivered within agreed time frames to ensure rapid project progress. A key element of our work is our ability to balance threatened … Continue reading →

The responsible authority (i.e. council, DSE) may request a Land Management Plan if an action will result in the removal of native vegetation or fauna habitat. A Land Management Plan typically outlines actions to improve, protect or generate native vegetation … Continue reading →

Public or private industry may request Ecological Research in order to scientifically monitor fauna populations or vegetation communities such as wetlands and grasslands. Ecological Research is undertaken through the development and implementation of scientifically sound survey methodologies and techniques. Ecological … Continue reading →

A Habitat Hectares Assessment is a quantitative and qualitative methodology for assessing the condition and conservation significance of native vegetation. Habitat Hectare Assessments allow for the calculation of native vegetation losses and gains (a value provided in habitat hectares and … Continue reading →