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Darkheart Eco-Consultancy Pty. Ltd. ABN: 15757095736 Company Profile - 2012 Darkheart Eco-Consultancy Pty. Ltd. ABN: 15757095736 39 Lake Ridge Drive Kew 2439 (02) 65 590 075 0409 833 968 [email protected] www.darkheart.com.au About Us Founded in Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Darkheart Eco-Consultancy is directed by Jason Berrigan. With over 15 years experience in the industry, Jason previously worked as an Environmental Officer for Kempsey Shire Council and later alongside pioneer ecological consultants, Dr David Bray and Kel Mackay, before founding Darkheart in 1997. Since it’s establishment, Darkheart has set itself apart from others within the industry with a hard- earned reputation of consistently producing scientifically thorough ecological assessments of the highest calibre, resilient to any scrutiny or challenge. Darkheart always performs the job meticulously according to the appropriate legislative requirements, providing clients with the best service possible in all facets. Darkheart has also enjoyed an enviable role in many projects that have been hailed as benchmarks in planning and ecological sustainable development practices, and is without doubt the dominant ecological consultancy within the local region, as demonstrated by the diverse client list. Maintaining scientific and professional objectivity and credibility above all else, this firm conducts it’s professional services according to the Ecological Consultants Association of NSW – Code of Ethics (2002) available at www.ecansw.org.au. Darkheart also has a demonstrated commitment to ongoing quality assurance procedures through its own quality assurance system which involves keeping thorough and secure records of confidential information, communications and reports; encouraging peer review of our reports to maintain quality, currency and effectiveness; and all documents are finalised only after review by the Senior Ecologist. “Darkheart: To be single-mindedly goal-orientated and achieve objectives regardless of undue influence or external pressures. “ We believe the unusual name of ‘darkheart’ is the perfect aphorism for our commitment to high levels of ethical and scientific standards, objectivity and professional practice. Foraging Glossy Black Cockatoo Common Planigale Services STATUTORY ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS Darkheart provides professional ecological surveys, assessment and advice for Development Applications, Review of Environmental Factors (REFs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIS) and Expert Witness services for the Land and Environment Court. We specialise in offering a range of environmental documents, products and management plans addressing specific requirements of the following statutory obligations: Feeding signs of the Glossy Black Cockatoo LEGISLATION REQUIREMENTS Threatened Species Conservation • Pre-Purchase Risk Assessments Amendment Act 2002 and Fisheries • Seven Part Test Assessments Management Act 1994 • Species Impact Statements • Vegetation Management Plans • Bushland Regeneration Plans • Threatened Species Management Plans Environment Protection and Biodiversity • Matters of National and Environmental Significance Conservation Act 1999 (MNES) Assessments State Environmental Planning Policy • Koala Habitat Assessments 44 - Koala Habitat Protection • Koala Plans of Management State Environmental Planning Policy • SEPP 26 Littoral Rainforest Assessments 26 –Littoral Rainforest • Bush Regeneration Plans/Vegetation Management Plans State Environmental Planning Policy • SEPP 14 Coastal Wetland Assessments 14 – Coastal Wetlands • Wetland Rehabilitation Plans Since our establishment in 1997, we have completed >500 of the above assessments for a range of clients including private landholders, local Councils, major state and national private developers, and NSW State Government departments. Our project experience ranges from single residential dwellings to major shopping centres, schools, residential subdivisions, rural-residential subdivisions and rural subdivisions, as well as communication infrastructure, major water supply pipelines, rural subdivisions, major dams and artificial wetlands, aquaculture projects, golf courses, eco-tourism, tourism developments, cemeteries and private forestry. Services ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS Darkheart is renowned throughout the industry for outstanding results in ecological surveys. By providing comprehensive and specialist surveys, we can provide the most credible, robust and scientific information essential to impact assessment. Our highly experienced and broadly skilled team has extensive knowledge of threatened species and ecological communities within the region, and is capable of performing all aspects of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna survey. Green-Thighed Frog Darkheart undertakes all ecological surveys and assessment according to the following general guidelines: • Survey Guidelines For Australia’s Threatened Birds , Non-Flying Mammals, Fish, Reptiles and Frogs (DSEWPC 2009-2010), • Threatened Species Survey and Assessment – Guidelines for Developments and Activities (DEC 2004, 2009) • Guidelines for Assessment in Aquatic Ecology in EIA (Lincoln-Smith 2008) Where applicable, we also undertake survey and assessment to any additional guidelines (eg. Greater Taree Council Draft Flora and Fauna Survey Guidelines). All Darkheart employees are licensed to handle native flora and fauna via: • Section 120 & 131 Scientific License under National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 • Animal Research Authority (NSW Agriculture) • Certificate of Approval – Animal Care and Ethics of the Director General of NSW Agriculture Ecological survey services include: • Flora and fauna surveys • Threatened species survey and monitoring • Habitat Evaluations and Risk Assessments • Broad scale vegetation surveys, detailed mapping and monitoring • Vegetation conservation significance assessments • Radio tracking • Nest box installation and monitoring Beyond ecological surveys, Darkheart also undertakes highly specific surveys for: • Statutory impact assessments Antechinus in Elliot B Trap • Biodiversity inventories • Local environment studies (LES) • Review of Environmental Factors (REFs) • Vegetation management plans • Vegetation/habitat restoration plans • Weed management plans/activities • Feral species control • Area-specific management plans (eg reserves) Services PROFESSIONAL CRITIQUE AND EXPERT WITNESS Our knowledge and experience enables us to help clients negotiate their way through complex State and Commonwealth environmental legislation, and offer expert testimony and review. Darkheart is regularly engaged by private and government clients to review and critique other ecological reports to assess: • Compliance to recognised survey and assessment standards and guidelines. • Professional application of scientific principles. • Scientific validity of methods, results and conclusions (eg requirement for a Species Impact Statement). Where errors, oversights and discrepancies are uncovered, we can assist with amendments to proposals and supplementary statutory assessments. Darkheart also provides expert testimony in the Land and Environment Court on behalf of government agencies and private developers to defend their position. Darkheart is also regularly engaged by regulatory authorities to investigate breaches of legislation (eg illegal clearing), and to qualify and quantify the infringement to be incorporated into legal proceedings and restoration orders. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAPPING AND ANALYSIS Darkheart has the latest geographic information system software (ArcGIS). We can digitise and geo-reference existing maps, plans and aerial photographs, and collect additional data using GPS in the field. Darkheart can also arrange the purchase and licensing of data from government departments and private suppliers for analysis and map production. We can produce detailed thematic maps providing a powerful tool for the visualisation of complex data, assisting in highlighting key information for projects. Our GIS capabilities often form an an integral component of many projects. Our spatial analysis and mapping capabilities include: • GPS data collection in the field. • Digitising and geo-referencing of existing maps, plans and aerial photographs. • Interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery. • Thematic mapping including species distribution, vegetation, key habitats and conservation value, as well as ecological constraints and development layouts. Services MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Darkheart also provides the following services: • Tree/habitat/nest/roost/den marking and mapping prior to clearing works. • Pre-clearing wildlife surveys (including bat roosts), and clearing supervision. • Hollow bearing tree removal monitoring. • Animal welfare management during habitat removal. • Nest box erection and monitoring. • Ecological surveys and presentations for schools, community groups, Landcare, Rivercare, etc. Feathertail and Sugar Gliders rescued from hollows during clearing works on the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Coopernook to Herons Creek (2007-2009) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Darkheart is affiliated with the following organizations: • NSW Ecological Consultants Association, Jason’s roles include: • Councilor: 2002-2005, Vice President: 2005-2007 • Membership and Inventory Officer: 2002-2008 • Consulting Ecology Editor: 2008 -2011 • Member of Royal Zoological Society of NSW • Member of Australasian Bat Society • Member of Australia Herpetological Society • Member of NSW Restoring Biodiversity Industry Assoc. •Member of Australian Plant
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