Biodiversity Offset Strategy and Management
Ausecology provides a full end-to-end suite of biodiversity offset services across Queensland. We provide impact site assessments, offset property sourcing and feasibility assessments, regulator liaison and negotiation, and the development of practical and fit–for-purpose Offset Management Plans.
With ground-up experience, our biodiversity offset services are practical, cost-effective, and tailored to both support your project approval obligations and ongoing compliance management objectives.
Ausecology are experts in designing and establishing offsets in Queensland and, now with parent company Niche, have dedicated offset teams and capability across the east coast of Australia.
Our offset strategy and management solutions
Offset strategy, design, and delivery
End-to-end delivery of offset programs supported by proprietary systems and a dedicated Offset Team.
- Ecological and feasibility assessments.
- Offset site identification and acquisition.
- Cost benefit analysis.
- Property sourcing and negotiation.
- Landholder and Regulator negotiations.
- Offset planning, reporting, and site establishment.
Biodiversity Offset Management Plans and implementation
Development and execution of Biodiversity Offset Management Plans (OMPs).
- Accurate, approval-ready impact and offset calculations.
- Habitat assessments, mapping, and detailed species and site descriptions.
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Ecological restoration works and habitat enhancement activities.
- Monitoring and reporting strategies.
- Post-approval property operational plans and associated quantity and cost estimations.
Audits and reporting
Implementation of post-approval commitments including offset finalisation, regulator liaison, and adaptive management to ensure long-term success of offset sites.
- Annual compliance audits.
- Reporting to regulators to ensure ongoing alignment with offset obligations and site performance.
What we bring to your project
Resilience and results
With the lifespan of your offsetting project extending to 20 years and beyond, we know long-term efficiency, compliance, and stewardship is critical. We set you up for success by applying our decades of experience to ensure your offset site achieves all environmental obligations.
Stakeholder engagement
There are many parties involved in setting up an offset site and we are experienced in working with them all. From local landholders, to councils, to the state and federal government bodies, we understand the unique challenges and goals of these groups. We are flexible and guided by our values when it comes to negotiating with stakeholders on your behalf to achieve project outcomes.
Unrivalled scale and expertise
Our team delivers offset projects across Queensland for long-term positive environmental gains. Teaming up with Niche, this expertise extends into NSW with a large portfolio of offset sites and trusted relationships with developers, landholders and regulators.
We are experienced in all offsetting requirements as legislated under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) and the Queensland Environmental Offsets Act.
Your trusted partner in ecological, biodiversity, and environmental management services
Diverse experts
Team of flora and fauna ecologists, offset specialists, land restoration practitioners, fire management specialists, bushland managers, and spatial analysts.
Proven experience
Track record of delivering positive environmental and commercial outcomes for our clients since 2011.
Extensive scale
Resources and support across the east coast from our parent company Niche, Australia’s largest privately-owned biodiversity and heritage consultancy.
On-ground capability
Delivering complex projects in remote locations and diverse ecosystems across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria together with Niche
Safety and quality-committed
ISO certification and advanced safety systems and protocols underpin our daily operations.
No matter where you are in your project’s lifecycle, we can support your goals with our range of environmental management solutions. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.