Environmental Solutions for your development
Our highly skilled and experienced ecological consultants bring a wealth of knowledge to every project. From biodiversity to arboricultural assessments, we have the expertise to navigate the complexities of environmental planning with precision.
Cost-effective
Environmental services to get your development application approved
Getting professional environmental advice shouldn’t break the bank. Our commitment to providing cost-effective environmental services sets us apart. We provide high-quality advice and services without compromising your development’s budget. Get in touch today for a quote.
We get the job done
We recognise that your deadlines are not just dates on a calendar but crucial milestones for your success. Our team is dedicated to delivering your projects on time, ensuring that your projects progress without disruption.
- Quality Outputs
- Optimal Solutions
- Efficient Timelines
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Thanks to our innovative approach, rapid turnaround times, and unwavering commitment to quality, ESEA has already earned a reputation for excellence across the environmental consulting industry.
Our clients know they can count on us for accurate, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that get approvals over the line — the first time, on time. That’s why some of Australia’s most respected developers, planners, councils, and infrastructure leaders have chosen to work with ESEA.
Quality Services

Biodiversity Assessment
Assesses the impacts of a proposed development on biodiversity within your site, and gain development consent

Sustainability Reporting
Track, measure, and communicate your company's environmental performance with confidence

Arboricultural Assessments
Determine the health and retention value of trees within your subject site, and get detailed Arboricultural Assessments for your development

Project Ecologist
Inform your development proposal from the conceptual stages, right through to the operational and management phases

Project Arborist
Integrate arboricultural expertise into the early stages of your project, helping to identify potential risks and opportunities

ESIA Scoping
Identify the key environmental and social impacts of a proposed project, ensuring assessments focus on the most relevant issues

Review of Environmental Factors
Fulfil your responsibilities under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and determine whether an activity should be approved

Controlled Activity Approvals
Apply for your Controlled Activity Approval to build on waterfront land

Vegetation Management Plans
Get best-practice advice for the on-going management of native vegetation within your development site

Clearing Certification
Ensure your tree clearing works comply with regulation and have no detrimental impact on local wildlife

Tree Risk Assessment
Showcase your commitment to sustainability with clear, compliant, and data-driven sustainability reporting. We help businesses meet regulatory requirements, improve ESG performance, and communicate environmental impact with confidence

Nest Box and Artificial Habitat Installation
Create, enhance and manage habitats suited to individual species and ecological communities using state-of-the-art modular nest boxes or full tree hollow relocation

Environmental and Social Management Plan
Outline how environmental and social risks will be managed, mitigated, and monitored throughout your project’s lifecycle

ESG Reports
Disclose your environmental, social, and governance performance to inform stakeholders and support sustainable decision-making

Community Needs Assessment
Identify and understand the priorities, challenges, and resources of a community to inform effective, inclusive project planning and decision-making.

Thermal Surveys
Enhance your environmental assessments with cutting-edge thermal surveys. Using advanced thermal imaging technology, we detect and monitor wildlife with unmatched accuracy—day or night.

eDNA Assessments
Revolutionise species detection with eDNA assessments—a fast, non-invasive method to identify aquatic and terrestrial wildlife from environmental DNA traces.

Drone Surveys
Detect and identify wildlife in hard-to-reach areas with precision using drone surveys. Equipped with thermal and high-resolution imaging, our drones efficiently survey large or inaccessible sites, minimising disturbance while maximising accuracy.

Aquatic Assessments
Ensure compliance and protect aquatic ecosystems with our aquatic assessments. We provide expert analysis of water quality, habitat health, and species presence using advanced survey techniques, including eDNA and drone technology.

Dam Dewatering and Aquatic Ecology
Ensure that appropriate actions are put into place so that fauna is recovered from your dam and either relocated or euthanased in accordance with the relevant legislation

Targeted Species Surveys
Maximise the likelihood of detecting threatened species in proximity to your subject site

Biodiversity Stewardship
Determine the credit value of native biodiversity on your land and apply to become a biodiversity stewardship site

Peer Review Services
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and credibility with our expert peer-review services. We provide thorough, independent reviews of environmental reports, assessments, and methodologies—enhancing quality and reducing approval risks.

Ecological Research
Conduct ecological research to inform your conservation management plans and better implement conservation management actions
Consulting
Committed To Quality
Environmental consulting is a dynamic field that requires adaptability and a commitment to ongoing improvement. At ESEA, we embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement, allowing us to stay at the forefront of industry best practices.
Choose ESEA for environmental consulting services that go beyond mere compliance – we’re your partner in building a successful future.
We Follow Best Practices
We stay abreast of the latest regulations and practices to ensure our clients receive the most accurate and up-to-date guidance, ensuring that your project remains in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Quality Outputs
- Optimal Solutions
- Efficient Timelines