Environmental Planning The term 'environmental planning' includes all the processes required to plan and implement ecologically sustainable development (ESD), based on environmental constraints and opportunities, and balanced with social and economic objectives. Chenoweth EPLA has pioneered these integrated approaches in Queensland, helping to bridge the gap between land use planning and environmental sciences. Our approach is both rigorous and consultative, based on conservation biology principles, and working closely with clients and stakeholders to identify/resolve issues. Our reports are capable of withstanding community, scientific and legal scrutiny. In this rapidly-changing field, clients can be assured of advice which is appropriate and up-to-date. High priority is placed on continuing professional development, library and internet searches, regular presentation of papers at conferences, and maintaining links with policy-makers, agency personnel, professional bodies and community groups. Our work is also regularly benchmarked through expert testimony before the Planning & Environment Court. Awards in environmental planning include a RAPI(Qld) Award of Excellence in Planning and a national Certificate of Merit (1994-95), and four Certificates of Merit. With in-house expertise in environmental sciences, planning, design and management, and a network of contract personnel and specialist sub-consultants, Chenoweth EPLA has the capabilities to undertake environmental projects from preliminary site investigation through impact assessment to management plans. We are also experienced in managing multi-disciplinary teams involving other consultants and researchers. Affiliations Chenoweth EPLA maintains relevant affiliations, networks and professional development through memberships of: Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand Planning Institute of Australia Queensland Environmental Law Association Parks & Leisure Australia Australian Conservation Foundation Queensland Conservation Council Rainforest Conservation Society Landscape Architecture & Horticulture Institutes (see Capability Sheets on Landscape Architecture)

Capabilities Vegetation & Biodiversity Vegetation & Regional Ecosystem mapping, targetted searches for 'at risk' species, Common System & BAMM techniques for prioritizing conservation significance, Property Maps of Assessable Vegetation (PMAVs) & Property Vegetation Management Plans (PVMPs), applications & referrals under Vegetation Management Act and Commonwealth Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act. 'Green Planning' GIS inventories of vegetation, habitat, scenic values, wetlands, waterways & corridor priorities, "Common System" conservation significance plus landscape planning & management strategies, as for strategic plan inputs. Environmental Impacts Assessment of environmental impact to meet statutory requirements and community concerns, working closely with clients to reduce or avoid identified impacts and develop practical EMPs. Conservation Policy Advice to corporate clients, government agencies and NGOs regarding heritage values, protected area management, and ecologically sustainable development. Conservation Management Revegetation, habitat management & rehabilitation of bushland remnants, wetlands, waterways, corridors and nature reserves, with community/stakeholder input.