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Planning and Development ecology

About Us

Hunter Ecology is a Newcastle (Hunter Region) based ecological consultancy established in 2020. We work across the state of NSW where needed. We are a growing presence in the consulting industry and hope to build a long and lasting relationship with you. 

Meet the Team

Bart Schiebaan
Lizzie Bowman
Lucinda Casey

Bart Schiebaan

B.App.Sc., Adv. Dip. Business Mgt. 
Cert II Conservation & Land Mgt. 
BAAS18033 Accredited Assessor
Principal Ecologist, Co-Director

Bart has over 20 years’ experience in a range of settings, including private industry, local and state government, bringing together skills in project management, stakeholder partnering and problem identification. Key skills include planning and strategy development of environment and habitat programs, project management of major public asset and holdings, team management, ecological survey design and application, urban design, cultural heritage management and bushfire planning.

Lizzie Bowman

Bachelor of Science
Grad Cert. Env Mgt & Sustainabilty
BAAS18112 Accredited Assessor
Principal Ecologist, Co-Director

Lizzie is an ecologist with over 15 years of experience in the environmental management field; she has worked extensively in the government, non-profit and private consultancy sectors. Lizzie has a strong background in conservation management planning, ecological field surveys, biodiversity assessment, monitoring and reporting.

Lucinda Casey

Bachelor of Biodiversity & Conservation
Mid-level Ecologist

Lucinda is an ecologist with 2 years of experience working as a consultant and is currently working towards attaining her Biodiversity Assessment Accreditation. Lucinda has a background in restoration ecology, bush regeneration, ecological field surveys and report writing. 

Important Documents

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Hunter Eco Capability Statement 

NSW Ecological Consultants

Business Ethics and Professional Conduct Policy 

Ecological research NSW

Work, Health & Safety (WHS) and Environmental Policy

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COVID-19 Policy

Hunter Ecology NSW

Hunter Ecology incorporates ESG principles by supporting the following organisations: 

Australian Ethical

©2024 by Hunter Ecology.

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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