FAUNA PRE-CLEARANCE
Fauna Pre-Clearance for Safe, Compliant Clearing
Fauna pre-clearance supports lawful and responsible vegetation clearing while minimising risk to native wildlife. Licensed fauna specialists undertake on-ground fauna spotting, handling and relocation where required, ensuring clearing activities remain compliant and proceed without avoidable delays.
SW Environmental holds a Regulation 15 and Section 40 fauna taking licence for the South West, enabling rapid mobilisation for urgent works without the delays associated with project-specific licensing. This keeps projects moving while meeting regulatory expectations.
This service is suitable for projects ranging from small residential clearing to large-scale civil and infrastructure works.
FAUNA PRE-CLEARANCE
Fauna Pre-Clearance for Safe, Compliant Clearing
Fauna pre-clearance supports lawful and responsible vegetation clearing while minimising risk to native wildlife. Licensed fauna specialists undertake on-ground fauna spotting, handling and relocation where required, ensuring clearing activities remain compliant and proceed without avoidable delays.
SW Environmental holds a Regulation 15 and Section 40 fauna taking licence for the South West, enabling rapid mobilisation for urgent works without the delays associated with project-specific licensing. This keeps projects moving while meeting regulatory expectations.
This service is suitable for projects ranging from small residential clearing to large-scale civil and infrastructure works.
FAUNA SPOTTER WA
Fauna Spotter Services
Our award-winning preclearance services are second to none in the South West, underpinned by 20 years of adaptive fauna management techniques.
Fauna pre-clearance is undertaken by authorised fauna spotters in accordance with a clearing approval particularly where threatened species may be encountered.. Services include hollow inspections, possum management, and fauna relocation prior to or during clearing activities.
Clear, auditable records are provided, including daily logs, relocation registers and photographic evidence suitable for regulator reporting. We also deliver pre-start briefings, incident response support and on-site supervision during clearing to ensure compliance is maintained throughout works.
SECTION 40 FAUNA RELOCATION
Service Application
This service supports residential, subdivision and infrastructure projects where fauna relocation is required before or during clearing particularly where threatened species may be encountered. It is used to meet approval conditions and demonstrate environmental due diligence during site works.
All fauna relocation, monitoring and compliance reporting is managed to allow works to proceed in accordance with approvals and without unnecessary interruption.
What Our Clients Say
Customer service and quality assurance is underpinned by our ISO9001 compliant integrated management system.
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
South West 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
Customer Reviews
Avoid Stop Work Orders and Regulatory Delays
Failing to meet fauna management conditions can trigger stop work orders, financial penalties, personal and supply chain fines or reputation damage. Engaging an authorised fauna spotter prevents incidents and satisfies environmental clearance monitoring obligations. We mobilise quickly to meet tight project timelines, protecting both your schedule and environmental responsibilities.
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 can’t match.
Local Expertise
Locally recognised expertise with over 100 years of combined experience in the region and over 1000 projects delivered.
Species Strength
South West 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 South West 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.
Transparent Pricing And Clear Estimates
Pricing is based on clearing duration, location and the number of fauna spotters required. A detailed written quote is provided in advance, outlining scope, inclusions and timeframes. Costs and assumptions are clearly defined upfront to ensure transparency and certainty before work begins.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
From Enquiry to On-Site Within Days
Once you contact us, we confirm your site details, permits, and project requirements. We then schedule a licensed fauna expert to be on site, often within a few days. Our central location, expert team and standing licence allow us to mobilise rapidly.
FAQs About Fauna Pre-Clearance
Fauna pre-clearance is required when clearing approvals include conditions to protect native wildlife, or where clearing may impact protected fauna. Often this is triggered where threatened species may be encountered, normally western ringtail possums. A licensed fauna spotter ensures clearing is carried out lawfully and without unnecessary delays.
A Section 40 authorisation allows licensed ecologists to capture and relocate threatened fauna. Our specialists manage all Section 40 fauna relocation and documentation to ensure humane handling and regulator-approved processes.
We hold a blanket Regulation 15 and Section 40 licence for the South West, allowing mobilisation within days for urgent works. This avoids long permit wait times and keeps your project on schedule.
Environmental clearance monitoring includes on-site supervision, record keeping, and photo records to confirm clearing activities are compliant. It ensures all fauna relocation services meet the required approval conditions.
Yes. We deliver full relocation logs, daily summaries, and closeout reports suitable for submission to DWER, local government or WAPC. These records demonstrate compliance and close out environmental obligations.
Absolutely. Our fauna spotters work directly alongside machinery operators, site supervisors and environmental officers, operating in accordance with site safety systems and environmental procedures to support compliant, coordinated clearing activities.
A Direct Approach to Approvals
We believe in a straightforward approach to every project, providing expert solutions designed to get you from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.