In particular, we have expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of the following TECs:
The FVC team can assist clients with the critical compliance period, where projects need to demonstrate that conditions of environmental approvals have been met, including various environmental management and monitoring requirements. As specialist biological and ecological consultants, we are particularly suited to assisting clients to demonstrate compliance relating to flora, vegetation, fauna or habitat matters.
- Banksia Woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain
- Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) woodlands and forests of the Swan Coastal Plain
- Eucalypt Woodlands of the Western Australian Wheatbelt
- Honeymyrtle shrubland on limestone ridges of the Swan Coastal Plain
On the Swan Coastal Plain, it is often important which Floristic Community Types (FCTs) are represented in remnant vegetation, as some TECs and PECs are characterised by their FCT, and some FCTs are of greater significance. FCT analysis is complex, and the FVC team is accomplished in this task, having stood up to the scrutiny of regulatory authorities on such work consistently for a number of years.
How are Targeted Ecological Community Surveys carried out?
The potential need for targeted ecological community surveys to be conducted in the field will be informed by a desktop assessment, completed before mobilising to the field. The desktop assessment will identify TECs and PECs that may occur.
All targeted surveys for TECs and PECs should be tailored to the subject matter and may be in direct reference to Conservation Advice and diagnostic criteria therein.
Field assessments to diagnose the presence and other specific characteristics of TECs or PECs will usually utilise quadrat sampling in several replicates. The more quadrats, the more robust the data analysis and the more accurate the results. Some other specialist assessments may be required, such as condition assessments and mapping of individual Tuart trees and the extent of their canopies, required for mapping of the Tuart woodlands and forests. Patch mapping is another extension of targeted survey for TECs which may or may not be included in study scopes.
FVC’s Targeted Ecological Community Survey Capabilities
Focused Vision Consulting are specialists in targeted significant ecological community surveys, having completed several such projects over many years. The team is particularly specialised in and known for targeted Banksia woodland TEC surveys across the Swan Coastal Plain, particularly the Perth region.
Our team has well-refined methods that are in direct reference to the respective Conservation Advice documents and we have a proven track record with our methods and results being accepted by regulators.
Our targeted ecological community surveys are carried out by an experienced, in-house team of specialists.
Pinjarra
