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The Challenge

Travers bushfire & ecology have been working with industry and government for over 30 years and we understand how difficult it is to get your project over the line. The legislative and planning environment is complex.

We know that you are taking a leap of faith in investing in us. We value your investment. Our task is to make this easy for you. Our reputation is our skin and we will aim to support you with the service to get the best possible outcomes.

Working with us you can take advantage of our experience and our track record.

'We hear you ...the legislative and
planning environment is complex.'

We are experts in:

Approvals and Planning	Aquatic Ecology	Archaeology and Heritage	Bushfire Services
Consulting Arborists	Environmental Offsets	EPBC Referrals	Flora and Fauna
GIS & Remote Sensing	Natural Resource Management	Project Ecology	Restoration Ecology
Soil Reclamation	Vegetation Management	Water Quality Assessment	Watercourse Constraints

The sectors we specialise in:

Local Government	State Government
Infrastructure	Resources
Urban Development	Agriculture

We've got this...

From the onset we take the time to find out what you need, devise the best approach to provide value for money and the best possible outcomes. We listen and take the time to ensure that your project is programmed and delivered.

We take pride in the quality of assessment and reporting, work ethics and outcomes.

Our clients interests are at the centre of a project and its management.

'We listen to you...'

As a result of engaging our team you can expect:

Expert, clear, solid, practical advice on environmental legislation and planning throughout the life of the project.

Risk assessment and quality assurance at all stages.

Value and delivery of our contracted products.

State of the art mapping and figure preparation.

The use of the latest technology and equipment across the board.

Dedicated talented employees that are living their passion, working in their chosen fields.

Tenacity and a long term outlook.

A great experience.

Our Services

Ecology

We are ecologists not accountants, but we look after your bottom-line.

Bushfire

We protect your home and your assets.

Watercourses

Pragmatic solutions for complex catchments.

Arboriculture

Rapid assesement and good advice.

Archaeology

Respecting our land and our heritage.

GIS Services

Creative location based solutions.

Mining Services

Strategic solutions for extractive industries.

Agricultural Services

Your land, your home, your vision.

Our Products

As well as specialist staff in ecology, resource management and bushfire protection, Travers bushfire & ecology has GIS specialists, archaeological and arboriculture specialists, is supported by a project management and operations team and supporting administration. Travers bushfire & ecology undertakes approximately two hundred and fifty (250) projects each year including:

Aboriginal due diligence assessments (ADDR)	Aquatic and stream habitat assessments (AQUATIC)
Arboriculture impact assessment reports (AIA)	Archaeological impact assessments (AIA)
Biodiversity constraints reports (BCR)	Biodiversity development assessment reports (BDAR)
Biodiversity management plans (BMP)	Biodiversity offset credit assessments (BOCA)
Biodiversity stewardship site assessments (BSSAR)	Biosecurity of conservation areas (BIOS)
Biotic translocation reports (BTR)	Bushfire auditing (BA)
Bushfire hazard reduction (BHR)	Bushfire risk assessments (BRA)
Biodiversity management plans (BMP)	Construction assessments (BAL)
Construction environmental management plans (CEMP)	Drainage and stream stabilisation (DSS)
Environmental management representative (EMS)	EPBC Act referrals and assessments (EPBC)
Fire management plans (FMP)	Fire trail audits (FTA)
Flora and fauna assessments (F&FR)	Fuel management plans (FMP)
GPS, aerial and data capture	Koala assessment reports (KAR)
Koala plans of management (KPoM)	Land and constraint mapping
Project ecologist services (PE)	Remote sensing and analysis
Review of environmental factors (REF)	Sediment and erosion control plans (SED)
Soil and water quality testing (S&WQT)	Soil reclamation reports (SOIL)
Species impact statements (SIS)	Stewardship site management plans (BSMP)
Tree and AQ5 arboriculture reports (TR)	Vegetation management plans (VMP)
Watercourse and riparian assessments (WCR)	Weed management plans (WEED)
Wetland constraints assessments (WET)

This is DONE!

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Expert knowledge, unique problem solving through their vast experience, and great client communication - that is how I would summarise our recent experience with Travers Bushfire & Ecology. Having already had our block of land evaluated for its ‘bush fire’ rating by a different company, and unfortunately it was decided to be in the highest level, the additional costs that that level would entail meant that our family would have simply not been able to build. Then, a friend that had used Travers bushfire & ecology in the past recommended we get in touch with them for a second opinion. Which we went on to do, and based off of their fantastic expert advice we were able to have our ‘fire rating level’ brought right down and now we’re able to build out new home!"

Jonathon Taylor
Leura, NSW

OUr Team & values

Michael Sheather-Reid

Managing Director (Ecologist)

Michael has over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting and on ground management of bushland, wetland and riparian habitats

Lindsay Holmes

Manager of Ecology (Botanist)

With sixteen years experience as a flora ecologist and bushland regeneration supervisor, Lindsays role includes botanical habitat assessments, vegetation management

Corey Mead

Senior Fauna Ecologist

Corey is a fauna ecologist with over 15 years nationwide and international experience. He has provided field herpetological scouting for

Nicole van Dorst

Manager of Bushfire Services

Nicole has over ten years experience as a bushfire planner having completed many projects for both government and private clients.

Robert Sansom

Senior Ecologist / Aboriculture Consultant

Rob is a highly experienced flora ecologist who has participated in a large range of projects during his career. Rob

Dr George Plunkett

Botanist

To be, or not to be: that is the question: whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings

Sandy Cardow

Senior GIS Officer

To be, or not to be: that is the question: whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings

Emma Buxton

Bushfire Planner / GIS Officer

Emma has over two years experience across a broad range of bushfire planning, ecological and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) projects Emma

Angelene Wright

GIS ANALYSIS / SOIL & WATER SCIENTIST

DANIEL COURIEL

PROJECT MANAGER

Nathan Stewart

Fauna Ecologist

Sally Brady

Accounts Officer

To be, or not to be: that is the question: whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings

BRONTE TALBOT

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Lynette Robertson

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The New State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019

27 May, 202024 September, 2020 by Travers bushfire & ecology

As of March 2020, the State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019 was enacted to address the declining status of koalas …

Desktop bushfire assessment services

30 April, 202023 July, 2020 by Travers bushfire & ecology

Travers bushfire & ecology extend an invitation to provide value for money, high quality, desktop bushfire assessment services.

Our experienced BPAD accredited bushfire team…

Guideline for the relocation of Large Tree Hollows

30 April, 202023 July, 2020 by Travers bushfire & ecology

Central Coast Council and Greater Sydney Local Land Services provided funding for the preparation of guidelines for relocating large tree hollows based on Travers bushfire & ecology’s practical experience…

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Our Services

Ecology

Bushfire

Watercourses

Arboriculture

Archaeology

GIS Services

Mining Services

Agricultural Services

OUr Team & values

Michael Sheather-Reid

Lindsay Holmes

Corey Mead

Nicole van Dorst

Robert Sansom

Dr George Plunkett

Sandy Cardow

Emma Buxton

Angelene Wright

DANIEL COURIEL

Nathan Stewart

Sally Brady

BRONTE TALBOT

Lynette Robertson

Our Valuable Clients

Welcome to the Learning Centre

Can't find what you're looking for?

Read Blog and Watch Videos

The New State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019

Desktop bushfire assessment services

Guideline for the relocation of Large Tree Hollows

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