FARM ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS WA
Environmental Support For Farms And Rural Projects
We help farmers and rural proponents across the South West of WA secure the approvals they need and keep day to day operations compliant. From new developments to upgrades and stewardship programs, we understand the seasonal, budget, and regulatory realities of working farms.
FARM ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS WA
Environmental Support For Farms And Rural Projects
We help farmers and rural proponents across the South West of WA secure the approvals they need and keep day to day operations compliant. From new developments to upgrades and stewardship programs, we understand the seasonal, budget, and regulatory realities of working farms.
AGRICULTURAL CLEARING PERMIT SOUTH WEST WA
Managing Environmental Risk In Agricultural Projects
Farm expansions and new infrastructure can trigger clearing permits, EPBC referrals, and conditions that demand practical controls on the ground. Seasonal windows, labour availability, and weather add pressure to timelines and budgets. We map the pathway to approval, identify constraints early, and prepare regulator ready submissions. Our approach reduces iterations, protects cash flow, and keeps works aligned to your farming calendar.
LAND USE CHANGE ASSESSMENT
Core Services For Rural And Agricultural Proponents
We deliver land use change assessment, clearing permit applications, and approvals for farm infrastructure and new plantings. Our team completes flora and fauna surveys, prepares farm environmental management plans, and designs rehabilitation and offset actions where required. During delivery we provide fauna pre clearance, erosion and sediment controls, and simple field checklists that supervisors can use. Every document is clear, practical, and suitable for audit.
What Our Clients Say
We know that trust is earned, not given. The best way to understand our commitment to quality is to hear directly from the people we have helped. Here’s what they have to say about working with us.
A Professional, Reliable Partner for All Environmental & Ecological Works
SW Environmental are a go-to team for environmental and ecological works – always a professional, reliable and pleasure to work with.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
Southwest Gateway Alliance
Expert Approvals Support That Makes the Process Smooth and Stress-Free
The team at SW Environmental has consistently provided expert guidance and reliable support for our environmental approvals making the process smooth and stress-free.
Dave McKenna
City of Busselton
Knowledgeable, Approachable and Outcome-Driven—Every Time
SW Environmental assisted us over the years with land developments. The team are very knowledgeable, approachable, and outcome-driven as well as being well priced. They deliver quality services and we look forward to working with them in the future.
Kyle Jackson
BCP
Trusted for Over a Decade on the Region’s Most Sensitive Sites
We have worked with Shane and his team at SW Environmental on projects big and small for well over a decade. They have always provided professional advice and service on even the most sensitive and difficult of sites and situations. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Luke Hill
Naturaliste Tree Care
Go-To Specialists for Black Cockatoo & Western Ringtail Possum Work
Shane and the SW Environmental team have a solid understanding of ecology in the South West Region and provide invaluable services on Black Cockatoo and Western Ringtail Possum, from baseline surveys to environmental impact assessment to fauna pre-clearance and relocation.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
Viridis Environmental
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Proven Experience In Farm Management And Approvals
We have supported rural subdivisions, irrigation upgrades, access tracks, storage facilities, and shelterbelt programs across the South West. Our record includes faster approvals, fewer requests for information, and plans that contractors and farm crews can follow. With hundreds of projects delivered since 2006, we balance policy with paddock reality.
Why Choose Us?
Our specialists bring the insight, clarity, and reliability needed to deliver efficient, compliant, and stress-free project outcomes.
Senior Involvement
Senior consultants lead each project from start to finish. Each project is carefully overseen by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) accredited with EIANZ.
Big Firm Capability
We offer the expertise of a major firm, but with lower costs, and a level of personal engagement big corporates simply can’t match.
Local Expertise
Local recognised expertise with over 100 years’ experience in the region within their respective fields.
Species Strength
Southwest WA is a biodiversity hotspot which creates unique challenges for projects. We are recognised regional experts surveying and managing black
cockatoos and Western Ringtail
Possums.
Fast Mobilisation
We are centrally located in the
southwest region and can mobilise teams quickly at a lower cost. Our authorised fauna spotting team have a specific license for urgent works no hold ups.
Cost-Smart
Our competitive pricing reflects our experience not quality. You get big-firm confidence without the big-firm price tag.
The SW Environmental Advantage For Rural Clients
Senior consultants stay involved from scoping to sign off. Our local knowledge and lean overheads produce clear outcomes without delay or excess cost. We coordinate with agronomists, surveyors, and contractors, and maintain open communication with regulators so decisions are timely and evidence based.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
Your Next Step. Discuss Your Farm Project
Share your plans, maps, and timing and we will provide a prompt risk view, a recommended pathway, and a detailed scope and quote. We then schedule surveys or submissions to suit seasons and operations. You receive regular updates through approval and delivery so works stay on track.
FAQs About Farm Management & Approvals
Most clearing permits and referrals take two to eight weeks once inputs are ready. We sequence surveys and drafting so approvals land before planting, harvest, or construction windows.
A property map, description of works, and timing are ideal. We can fill data gaps with targeted surveys and GIS analysis, then lodge an agricultural clearing permit South West WA that is complete and defensible.
Land use change assessment confirms environmental risks and sets practical controls. It supports regulator confidence and helps you avoid redesigns that can disrupt farm operations.
Yes. As a farm management plan consultant we write plans with clear roles, monitoring, and simple field forms. The result is easier site supervision and better outcomes at audit.
We can be on site to brief crews, deliver fauna pre clearance, and implement erosion and sediment controls. Daily logs and photos support environmental compliance rural projects and make reporting straightforward.
We assess the change, confirm if a modification is needed, and update documents quickly. Our goal is to keep farm works moving while maintaining a clean compliance record.
A Direct Approach to Approvals
We believe in a straightforward approach to every project. No jargon, no fluff, just practical, expert solutions designed to get you from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.