Ecological & Environmental Consultants
East Coast Ecology provide outstanding Environmental Services to clients throughout New South Wales.
We are a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists and consultants and certified ecologists providing ecological assessments and environmental consulting across NSW. As Environmental consultants, we achieve the best environmental outcomes by providing our clients with accurate, attractive, easily-interpretable and timely reports.
Ecological Services
With over two decades of experience in environmental consulting and ecological services across government and private sectors, our accredited team delivers expert assessments, approvals support, and environmental compliance expertise for projects throughout NSW.
What Our Ecological and Environmental Consultants Can Help With
Determining environmental feasibility
Our environmental consultants work to help you understand the prospective impact that a planned development or work will have on the natural environment, allowing you to manage the risks and opportunities for the project.
We can deliver benchmark surveys and a range of ecological assessments as well as accurate site identification to assist with planning and stakeholder considerations.
Environmentally conscious designs
We can assess your proposed designs to ensure that they are compliant with state and council regulations, as well as provide nature-based solutions to optimise them for sustainability. Our ecological consultants can also create and implement Environmental Management Plans and Systems for your development project.
Obtaining developmental approval
Having an optimised environmental strategy can help your project streamline the process for securing developmental approval so that you can proceed with project commencement. Our consultants are experienced in collaborating with multiple stakeholders including local, state, and federal government parties, as well as building and infrastructure contractors.
Ongoing environmental performance support
We offer post-developmental approval monitoring and reporting to ensure that your project continues to meet the required environmental performance goals and commitments outlined in the proposal.
Why Choose Our Ecological and Environmental Consulting Services
As experienced ecologists and environmental consultants, we provide expert advice on biodiversity assessment, environmental compliance, and ecological planning throughout NSW. Our reporting delivers independent insights into a range of concerns across residential and commercial projects, as well as local, state, and federal government agency projects.
Over the years, our environmental consultant team has helped our clients to deliver thousands of Development Applications, State Significant Developments and State Significant Infrastructure projects across New South Wales. As such, we have the experience, resources, knowledge and insight to take on environmental assessment, planning, management and monitoring jobs of all shapes and sizes.
Our Principal Ecologists are Certified Practicing Ecological Consultants (CPEC) under the Ecological Consultants Association of NSW (ECA), highlighting our dedication and competency in delivering efficient ecological services that are recognised by private and government clients.
We tailor each environmental solution to meet the unique demands of each of our clients. If you’re looking to engage the services of a leading team of environmental consultants who work in NSW, look no further than East Coast Ecology.
Experienced Ecologists Committed to Environmental and Ecological Excellence
East Coast Ecology offers expert ecologist consulting services throughout NSW, including Sydney, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, South Coast, and regional areas. Whether you need environmental assessments in Sydney or ecological consulting in regional NSW, our team is ready to support your project.
Our environmental consultant team works collaboratively with our clients to consistently create effective and innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Our diverse portfolio of clients ranges from planners, architects and builders, to new and existing landowners, major developers and finally, government agencies.
Focusing on ecological services, our environmental consultant team provides customised solutions to deliver outcomes that address key environmental issues. From one-off reports to development approval support, and whole-of-life project cycles – get in touch with East Coast Ecology to learn more about our professional environmental science services.
Contact us for a free quote and to discuss how we can assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do environmental consultants do in NSW?
Environmental consultants help developers, property owners, and government agencies understand ecological impact, secure approvals, and meet environmental compliance requirements for projects across NSW.
What is the difference between an ecologist and an environmental consultant?
Ecologists study biodiversity and ecosystems. Environmental consultants apply ecological science to assess development impact, manage risks, and ensure regulatory compliance on projects.
When do I need an environmental consultant?
You need an environmental consultant when planning residential, commercial, or infrastructure development that may impact native vegetation, protected species, bushfire zones, or water resources.
How long does an ecological assessment take?
Timeline depends on site complexity and seasonal survey requirements. Most ecological assessments take 2 to 4 weeks. Contact us for a site-specific estimate.
Can environmental consultants help with council approvals?
Yes. Environmental consultants prepare reports, manage stakeholder engagement, and guide you through council and government approval processes for compliant, sustainable projects.
What services do you offer?
Our ecology services include:
Planning, Environmental Assessments and Approvals: Including Environmental Impact Assessments, Ecological Constraints Assessments, Flora and Fauna Assessments, Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports, Review of Environmental Factors & Test of Significance (5-Part Tests).
Environmental Management Plans: Including Vegetation Management Plans, Biodiversity Management Plans, Nest Box Management Plans, Flora and Fauna Management Plans & Koala Assessment Reports.
Monitoring Services: Including obligatory monitoring for Vegetation Management Plans and general monitoring for Flora and Fauna, Environmental Management & Koala Management.
Biodiversity Offsetting and Stewardship Sites: Including Biodiversity Offsetting, Biodiversity Offset Credit Calculations, Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement (BSSAR, TFD and Management Plan), Biodiversity Values Map Review, Biodiversity Assessment Methodology explanations.
What areas do our environmental consultants service in NSW?
East Coast Ecology services the entirety of New South Wales.
Our environmental consultants operate from Western Sydney to Penrith, Greater Sydney, Northern Beaches, Liverpool, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Macquarie, North Coast, Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, Hunter Valley, Wollongong, Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Central West, Yass Valley, Hill Tops, Upper Lachlan Shire, Goulburn and the rest of regional New South Wales.
What are Biodiversity Development Impacts?
Biodiversity impacts refer to the effects of proposed developments on native flora and fauna. These environmental impacts include (but are not limited to):
Tree or vegetation clearing for the proposed development footprint and air quality
Clearing of Asset Protection Zones (APZs) and any other additional bush fire access requirements required to comply with Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019
Construction impacts such as noise, vibration or clearing for machinery access, material and waste stockpiles
Road or driveway construction, installing services and stormwater infrastructure, on-site sewage management (OSSM) tanks and dispersal areas, changes in hydrology, and
Indirect impacts to biodiversity such as soil disturbance, runoff, wastewater disposal, artificial lighting, or increases in human activity and noise
Get in touch with our friendly team today to discuss your next project and our environmental consultancy services in NSW.
PHONE: 02 7813 6119
EMAIL: admin@ececology.com.au