FLORA AND FAUNA SURVEYS SOUTH WEST WA
Trusted Flora And Fauna Surveys For Compliance
Flora and fauna surveys provide the baseline data regulators rely on. SW Environmental delivers Level 1 and Level 2 biological surveys across the South West of WA for developers, contractors, and government proponents. Acting early secures defensible evidence for approvals and keeps projects on schedule.
FLORA AND FAUNA SURVEYS SOUTH WEST WA
Trusted Flora And Fauna Surveys For Compliance
Flora and fauna surveys provide the baseline data regulators rely on. SW Environmental delivers Level 1 and Level 2 biological surveys across the South West of WA for developers, contractors, and government proponents. Acting early secures defensible evidence for approvals and keeps projects on schedule.
ECOLOGIST WA
What You Get With Flora And Fauna Surveys
You receive a scoped survey plan, fieldwork by senior ecologists and botanists, and a clear report that aligns with WA and Commonwealth guidance. We complete vegetation mapping, species lists, habitat assessments, and targeted surveys for threatened species where required. Deliverables include GPS referenced datasets, GIS maps, photo records, and practical constraints advice for design or clearing. Adjacent services such as management plans, offsets, and regulator liaison can be added when needed, while contaminated sites and water testing sit outside this service.
VEGETATION SURVEY WA
Best For Projects Needing Defensible Data
This service suits linear infrastructure, renewable energy, telecommunications, and land development projects that need reliable baseline ecology data before approvals or clearing. It is also ideal for subdivisions and single lots where constraints must be understood early. When risk of threatened flora or habitat exists, our targeted methods reduce uncertainty and prevent redesign. It is not intended for acoustics or waste assessments, which are handled by other specialists.
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
Customer Reviews
Avoid Guesswork And Project Delays
Waiting on surveys can stall approvals and construction. Spring is often the optimum window for flora and vegetation surveys, though out of season work can proceed with the right approach. Early biological assessment in WA flags constraints, informs design, and prevents costly changes once tendering begins. Secure the data now so regulators and stakeholders have confidence in your pathway.
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.
Transparent Pricing And Clear Estimates
Pricing reflects survey area, access, level of risk, and whether targeted species work is required. We start with a short discovery call, then provide a written proposal that sets scope, timing, and inclusions. Options may include staged delivery or fixed fee components for defined tasks. You will always see what is covered so there are no surprises and the budget stays under control.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
From Enquiry To Fieldwork And Reporting
After your enquiry we confirm location, scope, and time constraints, then schedule fieldwork with our ecologist WA team. We mobilise quickly, collect data efficiently, and provide regular updates so you know where things stand. Your final package includes a regulator ready report, GIS mapping, and practical next steps for approvals or clearing. We remain available to brief planners, engineers, and regulators as needed.
FAQs About Flora & Fauna Surveys
Spring is the preferred window for flora detection in the South West, though surveys can proceed year round with adjusted methods. If timing is tight, we plan targeted follow ups so your approvals keep moving.
It depends on project risk, scale, and regulator expectations. A Level 1 survey may be enough for low risk sites, while higher risk or complex projects often require Level 2 methods to support a biological assessment WA that is fully defensible.
Yes. Our botanist South West WA team and fauna survey consultant specialists use approved methods for species such as Western Ringtail Possum and Black Cockatoos. We design targeted work to answer regulator questions and avoid scope creep.
Most projects run two to six weeks from mobilisation to draft reporting, depending on area and access. We set clear milestones and communicate progress so design and approvals can proceed in parallel.
You receive a structured report, GIS maps, species lists, habitat assessment outcomes, and practical constraints advice. Where relevant, we include recommendations that support vegetation survey WA requirements and downstream approvals.
Yes. We present findings to planners, engineers, and agencies to speed decisions. Our fauna survey consultant and ecologist WA leads can attend meetings and provide written responses that keep momentum.
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.