From initial survey and assessment through to the removal of wildlife from worksites relating to safety and environmental commitments, QFC has a team of consultants to facilitate any project.

Recent changes to state legislation relating to the preservation of wildlife, in particular the koala, have resulted in implications for developers. Stipulations are often made in development approvals with regard to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Queensland Park and Wildlife Service accredited wildlife spotter/catchers providing pre-clearance and/or management of native fauna during construction. Further to this, management of endangered, vulnerable and rare (EVR) species listed at both state and federal level has become an increased focus of companies.

QFC provides sound management strategies to effectively mitigate potential impacts on fauna communities and individual species as well as assisting further rehabilitative efforts aimed at facilitating future biodiversity values.

The wildlife spotter/catcher and fauna management teams provide a legislative compliant service that fulfils all obligations requested of vegetation removal operators and construction personnel during operations. The company’s process is not only mindful of the need for on-site fauna values to be maintained but also considers the time constraints and operating deadlines associated with development. QFC aims to minimise the impact on wildlife through methods that are specific to each location and allow minimal or no disruption for machinery operators.

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QFC has facilitated the fauna management process in a range of locations across Queensland. The team has successfully undertaken works from small suburban blocks to major road and infrastructure projects, large-scale clearance operations associated with the establishment of new housing, industrial development, pipeline installation and mining localities. These works have assisted in formulating a range of fauna management strategies involving linear and broad scale clearance requirements.

Interaction with a large clientele has seen the company formulate safety plans and risk management strategies specific to the industry. QFC provides job hazard analysis specific to on-site requirements and is pleased to adopt further safety initiatives and attend site-specific inductions.

Furthermore, QFC is fully licensed and accredited by the Environmental Protection Agency and holds current permits for investigative fauna works, including EVR species and wildlife spotter activities. The company also provides all necessary insurance cover, as well as workplace injury cover for all its consultants and subcontractors.