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Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)
Male Satin Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) are known for their decorative bowers and East Coast Ecology’s ecologist was fortunate to come across one during a flora and fauna assessment.
Fencing to Facilitate the Safe Movement of Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)
Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are listed as an endangered species under both the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) (BC Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), and in NSW, vehicle strike is regarded as a key threat to Koalas.
Diamond Firetails (Stagonopleura guttata)
Our staff were lucky to spot these beautiful Diamond Firetails (Stagonopleura guttata) whilst conducting a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) in Central NSW.
Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea)
Over Christmas, East Coast Ecology’s staff were out surveying the Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea) on NSW’s south coast.
Persoonia acerosa (Needle Geebung)
We got the chance to survey the local occurrence of Needle Geebung (Persoonia acerosa) at a Priority Management Site this week!
Targeted Microbat Survey
Our Principal Ecologist, Dr Jack Tatler, was out on the boat this week surveying microbats under a bridge in Sydney.
Ecological Opportunities Assessment
East Coast Ecology recently investigated the ecological opportunities for a future development site in western Sydney. In this case, our client wants to build eco-tourist facilities to capitalise on the natural beauty of the 25ha property.
NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme – Your Simple Guide
East Coast Ecology outline everything you need to know about the NSW Offsets Scheme, as per the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW).
Epacris purpurascens var. purpurascens
Look at this stunning Epacris purpurascens var. purpurascens East Coast Ecology found this week!
Biodiversity Stewardship Site Feasibility Assessment
Last week, East Coast Ecology undertook vegetation mapping of a 700ha site near the Piliga (central-west NSW), to provide greater insight into whether the establishment of a Biodiversity Stewardship Site would be feasible.
Scrub Turpentine (Rhodamnia rubescens)
Check out the Scrub Turpentine (Rhodamnia rubescens) East Coast Ecology found this week!