ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

Fauna Surveys
& Habitat Assessment

Our team of qualified Zoologists and Environmental Scientists delivers fauna surveys and habitat assessments across WA, supporting environmental approvals, construction planning and biodiversity conservation.

Basic, Detailed & Targeted Fauna Surveys

Using ethical, methodical approaches aligned with state and federal guidelines, we assess habitat condition, species presence and potential impacts of land use or development.

Our fauna services include:

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Site Assessments & Fauna Surveys

Fauna Relocation & Spotting

Our trained fauna spotters work closely with vegetation clearing crews to ensure wildlife is safely located and relocated prior to and during site disturbance. We follow ethical and legislated protocols to minimise harm and stress to fauna, with relocation conducted under appropriate permits and in consultation with regulatory bodies.

We’re experienced in:

Fauna Monitoring

Our experienced team conduct short and long-term fauna monitoring to assess the presence, diversity, and movement patterns of native species. Monitoring programs are tailored to site-specific requirements and may support environmental approvals, offset conditions, or post-development impact assessments.

Our monitoring services include:

Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment & Management

Natural Area supports conservation and compliance efforts for WA’s threatened black cockatoos, including Carnaby’s, Baudin’s, and Forest Red-tailed, through targeted habitat assessment and monitoring.

Our services include:

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Knowledge of the natural environment and Western Australia’s ecosystems enable a greater understanding when undertaking fauna surveys.

  • Basic Fauna Survey

    A basic survey is a low-intensity survey to gather broad fauna and habitat information. It includes general habitat assessment, low-intensity sampling and opportunistic fauna observations. The result of the basic survey determines whether further investigations area required.

  • Detailed Fauna Survey

    A detailed survey requires comprehensive survey design and aims to gather quantitative data on fauna assemblages and their associated habitats. Surveys timings and techniques deployed should be appropriate to the bioregion to maximise detection rates. Sampling techniques should be quantitative, standardised and consistent with industry standards and best practice.

  • Targeted Fauna Survey

    A targeted survey is used to gather information on significant fauna and their associated habitats. This level of survey will be appropriate to confirm the presence, distribution and abundance of conservation significant species.

  • Vertebrate Pests

    Vertebrate pests such as rabbits, foxes and cats cause widespread damage to ecosystems, predating on local native fauna and destroying revegetation works through digging and plant predation. Natural Area can assess and monitor feral animal populations and undertake feral animal control.

What We Do

A typical fauna survey will include: