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- Pre-clearance Surveys
- Aquatic & Terrestrial Services
- Land Clearing Observing & Monitoring
- Fauna Translocation
Mitigate the impact your land clearing works has on native fauna while ensuring compliance of local, state and national environmental conditions in a cost-effective and efficient way that doesn’t affect project delivery.
Reduce down time when wildlife is encountered on your worksite
Fauna Spotter/Catchers services provide protection to fauna during vegetation clearing operations. A Fauna spotter/catcher’s work typically involves the identification, capture and translocation of wildlife that may be directly impacted by any proposed development works.
It is a requirement under the Qld Nature Conservation Act 1992 and generally a condition of environmental approval that fauna spotter/catcher be present when vegetation clearing is undertaken as part of planned works.
Who can we help
We will provide fauna spotter/catcher services for any land clearing activity and for any company or organisation.
Our team is experienced in the capture and handling of a wide range of fauna. Furthermore, all staff hold the required qualifications and licenses to catch wildlife in Queensland.
Our team’s multidisciplinary experience and ongoing relationships with government agencies mean we deliver proven results for our clients and work closely with them to achieve this within project constraints, costs and timeframes.
Our fauna spotter/catcher capabilities include:
- Pre-clearance Surveys
- Aquatic & Terrestrial Services
- Land Clearing Observing & Monitoring
- Fauna Translocation
Where do we offer these services?
4 Elements Consulting is based in far North Queensland and as a result, our company focuses strongly on areas within the Wet-tropics and Cape York Peninsula. We are, however, experienced in the capture of wildlife across all of the state and can provide these services wherever it is required.
The Process
Prior to planned vegetation clearing, a licensed fauna/spotter catcher will attend the site and conduct a pre-clearance assessment. This is done to locate and identify any areas of potential wildlife habitat, such as roosts, burrows, tree hollows and nests. These features are clearly marked with flagging tape so that they are clearly delineated to all site personnel. On the day of proposed clearing works, the fauna spotter/catcher will work closely with machine operators and arborists by clearly articulating the specific requirements for the particular job that achieve the required outcomes whilst maintaining a high level of safety for all personnel in attendance. The fauna spotter/catcher will work during clearing activities by maintaining a safe distance from works and observing and monitoring all areas of vegetation being cleared and prevent impacts to fauna within these areas. All fauna are recorded and re-located to the most appropriate habitat area available based on the ecology of the individual species. Data collected including release points (GPS coordinates) are provided in a format that satisfies the specific approval conditions of each project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fauna Spotter Catcher?
Fauna Spotter Catchers mitigate the impacts that development has on native fauna. A Fauna spotter’s work typically involves the identification, capture and translocation of wildlife that may be directly impacted by any proposed development works.
Why do I need to have a fauna spotter?
It is a requirement under state regulation and usually a condition of environmental approval that fauna spotter catchers be present when vegetation clearing is undertaken at a project site.
Where do you provide this service?
4 Elements Consulting is based in far North Queensland and as a result our company focuses strongly on areas within the Wet-tropics and Cape York Peninsula. We are, however, experienced in the capture of wildlife across all of the state and can provide these services wherever it is required.
Who do you provide this service for?
We will provide fauna spotter catcher services for any land clearing activity and for any company or organisation.
Can you access remote locations?
Yes, our team are capable and have experience in accessing remote locations.
What do I need to prepare to have a fauna spotter catcher work on site?
4 Elements Consulting will arrange all the requirements on our end.
Key relevant project experience
Some examples of our Fauna Spotter Catcher experience:
Mount Emerald Wind Farm– Conducted fauna spotter work for the clearing of vegetation for turbine pads and site access roads.
Metro Mining-Skardon Rover Bauxite Mine– 4 Elements provided pre-clearance assessments and fauna spotting during vegetation clearance works
Smithfield Bypass Project– Fauna spotting services for all areas of land being cleared for the construction of the bypass road. This project included fauna catching of aquatic animals under a creek de-watering activity.
Cairns Shipping Development Project- 4 Elements provided Fauna Spotter Catcher services for vegetation clearing at the Northern Sands quarry. Here, vegetation lining the dredge lakes was removed for the expansion of the project. 4 Elements successfully conducted fauna spotter catcher services, translocating several wildlife species, particularly snakes away from the construction and general works areas.
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The staff at 4 Elements Consulting are highly skilled professionals in the field of native fauna management and care. We are dedicated to providing prompt services and work well with on-ground construction staff.
Our company is a specialist environmental consultancy based in Cairns, North Queensland. The company was established in early 2017 by Mellissa Brown on a strong research and project management background built from over 25 years in the industry.
4 Elements delivers solution science that provides a comprehensive, cost effective consultative service to commercial and government stakeholders within Australia and the Pacific. At 4 Elements we have local field experience and valuable connections in the communities we work. Our team members are knowledgeable, trustworthy and professional.
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