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Fauna Spotter Catchers across Australian Capital Territory.

Fauna Spotters supplies Fauna Spotter Catchers and ecologists to civil, mining, energy and infrastructure projects across Australian Capital Territory. Management plans, crew credentials and pre-filled Nature conservation licence (take and release) applications are ready to go, so we can lodge as soon as your project is confirmed. Get an itemised quote online in under two minutes.

Licensing in Australian Capital Territory

In Australian Capital Territory the work is covered by a Nature conservation licence (take and release), issued by the Conservator of Flora and Fauna, ACT Parks and Conservation Service under the Nature Conservation Act 2014 and obtained for each project. Our management plans and crew credentials are ready to go, and our applications are pre-filled, so we can lodge as soon as your project is confirmed for the fastest possible path to approval.

Interfering with the nest of a native animal needs its own licence.

  • Licence: Nature conservation licence (take and release)
  • Legislation: Nature Conservation Act 2014
  • Regulator: Conservator of Flora and Fauna, ACT Parks and Conservation Service
  • Status: obtained per project, applications pre-filled

What we do in Australian Capital Territory

We work alongside project owners, principal contractors and environmental consultants on Canberra growth areas, defence estate works, light rail and civil projects in grassland and woodland habitat.

  • Fauna Spotter Catcher crews for vegetation and habitat clearing
  • Pre-clearance fauna surveys and habitat feature inspections
  • Fauna Management Plans written to suit your approval conditions
  • Clearance records and fauna registers formatted for regulator returns

Where we work in Australian Capital Territory

Canberra and every regional and remote site in between, on day trips, DIDO or FIFO rosters.

Frequently asked questions

Which licence covers fauna spotter catcher work in Australian Capital Territory?

Clearing, salvage and relocation work in Australian Capital Territory is covered by a Nature conservation licence (take and release), issued by the Conservator of Flora and Fauna, ACT Parks and Conservation Service under the Nature Conservation Act 2014. Interfering with the nest of a native animal needs its own licence.

How long does it take to arrange the licence for my Australian Capital Territory project?

Our management plans and crew credentials are ready to go, and our Nature conservation licence (take and release) applications are pre-filled, so we can lodge within days of your project being confirmed for the fastest possible path to approval. ACT Parks and Conservation Service usually takes about 28 days to assess an application, so send us your start date and approval conditions with your quote request.

How do I get a price for a Australian Capital Territory job?

Use the instant quote tool on our website. Enter your site, dates and crew needs and you get an itemised quote in under two minutes. Where flights are required, we confirm those costs with you before acceptance. You can accept it online or call 1800 4 FAUNA to talk it through.