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Biodiversity Offsets NSW

Welcome to Hunter Ecology

Hunter Ecology provides professional ecological consulting, biodiversity assessment and land management services across the Hunter, NSW and Australia wide. We deliver practical, science-based solutions for planning, development and conservation, building lasting relationships with our clients.

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Our services include Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports (BDARs), Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment Reports (BSSARs), flora and fauna surveys, threatened species assessments, Vegetation Management Plans, greenhouse gas emissions assessments, ecological monitoring and environmental reporting.

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As BAM-accredited assessors under the NSW Government's Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS), we establish Biodiversity Stewardship Sites, generate and broker biodiversity credits, and undertake ongoing stewardship site monitoring, threatened species surveys and compliance reporting.

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We also offer bushland rehabilitation, habitat and nest box management, GIS mapping, drone surveys, pest management, environmental education and ecological peer reviews.

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Hunter Ecology delivers practical solutions that balance development, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.

What We Do

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Biodiversity Stewardship Sites

Hunter Ecology is accredited under the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) to establish Biodiversity Stewardship Sites, helping landholders unlock the financial potential of their bushland through biodiversity credits. We also provide ecological monitoring, flora and fauna surveys, vegetation assessments and compliance reporting to support the long-term conservation outcomes of your Biodiversity Stewardship Site.

Planning & Development 

Hunter Ecology delivers BDARs, flora and fauna assessments, and Vegetation Management Plans, combining ecological expertise, strong client relationships and current knowledge of environmental legislation to support planning and development projects.

Koala Drone Services

Using advanced drone-mounted thermal imaging to detect and monitor koalas and other arboreal wildlife. This service supports ecologists and land managers with accurate, non-invasive data for conservation and environmental planning.

Aquatic Ecology Services

Hunter Ecology provides specialist freshwater and marine ecology services across NSW, supporting environmental approvals, impact assessments, biodiversity studies and compliance requirements under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and associated legislation.

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Sustainability Services

At Hunter Ecology, we help organisations develop robust, evidence-based sustainability strategies and deliver practical pathways — including renewable energy transitions and net-zero action plans— to reduce environmental impact, enhance financial sustainability, and align with global and national frameworks.

Education & Training

Would your school like to create a thriving, hands-on learning environment that connects students with nature? At Hunter Ecology, we offer a School Biodiversity Plan. a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned strategy to enhance your school’s natural environment while providing engaging learning opportunities.

Nest Boxes & Pre Clearing Surveys

We provide expert pre-clearing and clearing survey services to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and the conditions of consent for development projects. Our team works closely with clients to minimize ecological impact and protect local wildlife throughout the clearing process.

Threatened Species

Over our time working with threatened species, Hunter Ecology has come into close contact with many of the threatened plants and animals of NSW. This for us is a privilge and we hope that we can help in some way to upgrade the status of these species to SECURE! 

Hunter Ecology NSW

Hunter Ecology incorporates ESG principles by supporting the following organisations: 

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©2025 by Hunter Ecology.

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Registrations and Licenses:

BAM Accreditation (NSW Govt.) 

NSW Ecological Consultants Association

Scientific License - SL102464

Animal Research Authority (ARA)

Animal Research Establishment (ARE)

BioNet Sensitive Species Data License

CASA Drone Registered ARN 1200203

Side by Side AHCMOM216

Education & Training Certified

Birds Australia / Invasive Species Council

First Aid / White Card Certified

4wd / Boating / SCUBA Certified 

Planning for Bushfire Prone Lands 

AHIMS / BRIMS

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EnviroSure  PI Insurance - LPS021671363

EnviroSure - PL Insurance - LCS021671556

Workers Compensation Policy - 229163801

ABN 80 656 096 534 

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