Fauna Management Plans and Species Management Programs.
Fauna Spotters prepares site-specific Fauna Management Plans (FMPs) and Species Management Programs (SMPs) for construction, renewables, mining and infrastructure projects. Plans are written by qualified ecologists and formatted for direct submission to the relevant state authority.
What's covered in an FMP
A Fauna Management Plan documents how fauna will be identified, protected, captured, relocated and reported across the life of your clearing program.
- Legislative and policy context (state and federal)
- Habitat and species profile of the site
- Clearing methodology and fauna-safe sequencing
- FSC / Koala Spotter deployment plan
- Incident response and reporting protocols
- Roles, responsibilities and communication chain
When you need an SMP
A Species Management Program is required in Queensland for interference with protected animal breeding places. Similar programs exist in other states under different names. We identify the trigger, prepare the plan, and lodge it with the relevant authority on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an FMP take to prepare?
For a straightforward civil site, 5–7 business days. Complex habitat with multiple threatened species, or projects requiring an SMP lodgement, add another 1–2 weeks depending on regulator timelines.
Do you lodge the SMP for us?
Yes. We prepare the SMP, obtain your sign-off, and lodge with the state department on your behalf. We also field regulator queries and provide any additional evidence requested.
