environmental management
environmental management
KEY CAPABILITIES
Environmental management is an important component of the planning and development process. It aims to protect the value and integrity of the environment for future generations to enjoy.
Environmental Assessments
Approvals are required for activities that may impact on the environment or community. In many cases, multiple approvals could be required for the same project under different legislation and by different government agencies. We can assist with all types of environmental approvals ranging from targeted studies to providing comprehensive environmental input into large development projects. The process generally involves identification of the approvals required, preparation of the relevant documentation and submission with the relevant authorities. This process will help you meet your project scope and regulatory requirements and will provide documentation which can be used to guide your project operations. Consideration of the environment is also required for a variety of planning projects such as Local Planning Scheme Amendments and rezonings, subdivision applications, Development Plans and Structure Plans. This is more commonly referred to as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Land Insights can conduct a desktop assessment of environmental values on the site, identify any issues, conduct on-site investigations and prepare the relevant documentation. Land Insights has qualified and experienced environmental scientists and urban and regional planners on staff, as well as a large network of environmental specialists. Our experience in the strategic planning and development industry in WA has enabled us to understand and address the intricacies of the environmental and planning approvals system - whether it be dealing with the State Government agencies, local government planners, environmental officers and elected members.
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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Vegetation assessments (including Floristic community type identification) Ecological and habitat assessments Wetland and watercourse assessments Coastal and foreshore condition assessments Site runoff and drainage assessments Land capability assessments Erosion assessment.
Environmental Management Plans
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Coastal Management Plans Foreshore Management Plans Wetland Management Plans Land Capability Management Plans Water Quality Management Plans Habitat Conservation Management Plans Rehabilitation and Restoration Management Plans Dieback Management Plans Dust Management Plans Noise Management Plans Nutrient and Drainage Management Plans Erosion Management Plans Fire Management Plans Weed Management Plans Remnant Vegetation Management Plans
Other Services
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Environmental approvals Environmental licences Clearing permits Project management
If you would like to talk to us about how Land inSights can assist with your environmental management needs, please contact us on (08) 9271 8506 or visit our website at www.landinsights.com.au to find out more.
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OUR APPROACH STEP 1 - Identify approvals required
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Liaise with government officers to determine what environmental information and approvals are required to support the proposal. Make a list of the approvals and work required.
STEP 2 - Research
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Desktop assessment and review of best available information. On site investigations and studies (such as vegetation assessments, wetland and watercourse assessments etc.).
STEP 3 - Prepare report
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Preparation of a report. Ongoing liaison with relevant government authorities to ensure appropriate information is included.
STEP 4 - Finalise report and submit
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Submit the report to the relevant government authorities.
PREVIOUS PROJECTS Coastal management plans Shire of Ravensthorpe Coastal Management Plan Shire of Denmark Coastal Reserves Management Strategy and Action Plan Peppermint Grove Beach Foreshore Management Plan Shire of Capel Coastal Management Plan Shire of Jerramungup Coastal Management Plan Shire of Harvey Coastal Management Plan Rehabilitation management plans Caddadup Reserve Rehabilitation and Restoration Management Plan Extractive Industry Rehabilitation Management Plans Vegetation Protection Plans for rural and rural residential properties
Environmental approvals, licences and permits Clearing permits Works approvals and licences Modification of wetland category Statutory approvals as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment process or as a condition of planning approval Environmental assessment and advice to support planning applications Assessments of vegetation values Wetland and watercourse quality assessment Water quality tests Dust risk assessment and management plans
OUR REPORTS Our Environmental Assessment Reports and Management Plans are comprehensive documents that provide necessary information to allow the relevant government agency to assess and make a decision. Report content Our reports generally include a description of the following:
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The proposal and activities on site The local environment based on a desktop assessment and on-site investigations The likely impacts and associated risks The mitigation actions or management procedures and how these will reduce the risks The environmental commitments of the proponent.
Plans and maps We believe that graphical presentation of environmental assessment reports and management plans is essential to allow for easy interpretation of data and information. All our reports include high quality plans, based on latest aerial photography. These are produced in either AutoCAD or ArcGIS.
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