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BUSHFIRE THREAT ASSESSMENT
PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT has considerable expertise in bushfire threat assessment. Reports have been completed for a range of developments including single dwellings, duplexes, subdivisions and childcare centres/ retirement villages. A good working relationship with the Rural Fire Service and consent authorities has developed, along with many of the regions top building companies who regularly recommend our services to clients.
PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD is a recognised Bushfire Threat Assessment Consultancy with its director having completed a Graduate Diploma in Design for Bushfire Prone Areas from the University of Western Sydney. He is a member of the Fire Protection Association (FPA), being a BPAD-A Certified Bushfire Practioner (17671). PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD is also a certified business (17671) with the FPA and is listed on the FPA website. BPAD Practitioners are recognised and endorsed by the NSW Rural Fire Service.
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Ecological assessments are typically initiated when a requirement under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) or Native Vegetation Act is triggered for activity such as clearing. A normal ecological assessment will begin with identification of vegetation communities, soils, habitats and potentially occurring threatened species. This information is used to design field surveys and threatened species assessments that are based on factors such as which species may occur, the area of potential impact and scope of works. Field surveys can vary from targeted searches of threatened species, flora and habitat surveys, to fauna surveys. Where necessary some specialist fauna survey services may be carried out by an associate fauna consultancy company.
Some examples of work completed in this field include:
* Environmental Management Plans* Plans of Management (for Crown Land)* Bushland Management Plan s* Flora Surveys and 7 Part Tests * Vegetation Management PlansPEAK LAND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD is a consultant member of the NSW Ecological Association and abides by its ethics and code of conduct. PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT is licenced with the Department of Environment and Conservation (S11395) to collect threatened plants and conduct flora surveys.
BIOBANKING
PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT's director is an accredited BioBanking Assessor and is able to undertake surveys and assessments in relation to the Biodiversity Banking and Offset Scheme established under Part 7A of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. As a condition of accreditation with Department of Environment and Climate Change, we undertake assessments in accordance with the latest standards and Code of Conduct. PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT is listed on the Biobanking Accredited Assessors website.
STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS / REF's
Statement of Environmental Effects reports are generally prepared to accompany development application submissions. Reports address issues such as bushfire, erosion, threatened species, fauna/flora, habitat trees, etc. They are generally for residential dwellings..
Review of environmental factors are usually prepared for utilities and government agencies (e.g. RTA, DECC) where projects planned may affect the local environment. They are generally more detailed and include all environmental impact issues with an assessment of the developments impact.
AGRICULTURAL LAND SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT
These assessments are generally carried out when a rezoning of agricultural land to another purpose – usually residential, is planned. Assessments are based on the subjects sites soils, climate, vegetation (both pasture and native), land capability, water supply, infrastructure and improvements (ie irrigation, fences, dams, level of soil improvement), land degradation and other constraints, agricultural enterprises and their sustainable production capacity. Enterprise gross margins and overall farm viability can then be determined.
PEAK LAND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD is a Member of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, being a Certified Practicing Agriculturist and consultant member of the Australian Association of Agricultural Scientists.
RURAL PROPERTY PLANNING
Property Management Plans have been prepared mainly for farmers wishing to maximise their productive use of their land. Clients are often new farmers, who are investing time and money into a new farm and require some professional advice into its management and design. Plans and in some cases ongoing project management have been prepared for vineyards, beef cattle and olive enterprises.
Pre purchase inspections of land are also available.
OTHER
A variety of other related services including expert witness at court cases, community consultation and erosion and sediment control are also carried out from time to time.
The director is a qualified trainer having completed a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.
An example of a community consultation job undertaken was the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Study and Plan Community Consultation – Wyong Shire Council.
SERVICES
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