Dimitri Young explores the detailed world of the Threatened Species Conservation Act, its corresponding legislation and the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. He identifies what has recently changed in this legislation – in particular the new assessment guidelines and the creation of a Priorities Action Statement (PAS) for each endangered species or ecological community. Dmitri discusses the Biodiversity Certification of Environmental Planning Instruments and the availability of DEC accreditation for consultants, ensuring standardisation across the field.
Once the laws have been grasped, the presentation examines the techniques used to find a solution for a site with ecological constraints. Dmitri uses case studies to ensure a detailed understanding of the preliminary site surveys. Solutions to buffer zones are considered by utilising multi-purpose bushfire Asset Protection Zones (APZ). By maximising survey efficacy and ensuring the use of ‘contextualisation’, Dmitri illustrates how an ecological solution can be identified even in seemingly impossible situations. Finally he demonstrates the web-based biodiversity conservation assessment tools available to all designers.
At the completion of this seminar you should be able to:
Bushfire and Environmental Services Pty Ltd
ROD ROSE : Managing Director
BES is one of Australia's largest and most dynamic bushfire and environmental consultancies. Established in 1994, we have enjoyed significant growth over the past decade and are widely recognised as a leader in our field. It’s aim is to provide clients in both the public and private sector with highly innovative and cost-effective solutions using cutting edge research and technology.
Rod Rose is Managing Director of BES. He has had extensive experience and is well qualified in bushfire protection, management and evacuation which includes over 12 years as a specialist bushfire consultant.
www.b-es.com.au
