Thermal Surveys

Fast, Accurate, and Non-Intrusive Wildlife Detection

Thermal Surveys

Thermal fauna surveys provide a cutting-edge approach to detecting and monitoring wildlife, offering superior accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional survey methods. Using advanced thermal imaging technology, we can identify the presence of animals based on their body heat, even in low-visibility conditions such as dense vegetation, dark spaces, or enclosed structures.

When are Thermal Fauna Surveys Required?

Many projects require a fauna assessment as part of environmental regulations or development conditions. Thermal surveys are particularly beneficial in the following situations:

Council Conditions of Consent – Before demolishing or modifying buildings, councils may require a fauna survey to ensure no protected species, such as microbats or possums, are present.
Biodiversity Assessments – When assessing habitat use by nocturnal or cryptic species that are difficult to detect using standard methods.
Pre-Clearance Surveys – Before vegetation clearing, thermal surveys help identify and protect fauna within tree hollows or dense canopies.
Large or Inaccessible Sites – For areas where traditional ground surveys are impractical, thermal technology enables efficient, large-scale species detection.

What Can Be Detected Using Thermal Imaging?

Our thermal fauna surveys are designed to detect:

Bat roosts inside buildings, bridges, and tree hollows.
Nocturnal wildlife such as possums, gliders, koalas, and owls.
Fauna concealed in dense vegetation, tree canopies, or inaccessible structures.
Ground-dwelling and burrowing species that are otherwise difficult to locate.

Why Choose Thermal Surveys Over Traditional Methods?

Thermal imaging offers significant advantages over conventional survey techniques, including:

Non-Invasive Detection – No need for direct contact or disruption to wildlife habitats.
Enhanced Accuracy – Detects heat signatures even in complete darkness or dense foliage.
Increased Efficiency – Reduces survey time and provides real-time, high-resolution data.
Greater Coverage – Identifies species across large areas quickly, including remote or hazardous locations.

Ensure your project remains compliant while protecting local biodiversity. Contact us today to book a thermal fauna survey and get fast, accurate results for your environmental assessment!

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