environmental management

environmental management

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.

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 Assessments

• 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

• 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

• 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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STEP 1 - Identify approvals required

• 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

• 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

• Preparation of a report. • Ongoing liaison with relevant government authorities to

ensure appropriate information is included.

STEP 4 - Finalise report and submit

• Submit the report to the relevant government authorities.

PrevioUS ProJeCtS

Coastal management plans

Shire of Ravensthorpe Coastal Management PlanShire of Denmark Coastal Reserves Management Strategy and Action PlanPeppermint Grove Beach Foreshore Management PlanShire of Capel Coastal Management PlanShire of Jerramungup Coastal Management PlanShire of Harvey Coastal Management Plan

Rehabilitation management plans

Caddadup Reserve Rehabilitation and Restoration Management PlanExtractive Industry Rehabilitation Management PlansVegetation Protection Plans for rural and rural residential properties

Environmental approvals, licences and permits

Clearing permitsWorks 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 assessmentWater quality testsDust 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:

• 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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