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Fauna Spotter Catchers across South Australia.

Fauna Spotters supplies licensed Fauna Spotter Catchers and ecologists to civil, mining, energy and infrastructure projects across South Australia. We hold the Wildlife Management (Controller) Permit and supply licensed personnel, so we can start as soon as your site is ready. Get an itemised quote online in under two minutes.

Licensing in South Australia

We hold the Wildlife Management (Controller) Permit and can supply licensed personnel statewide. The licence is issued by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Copies of licences, insurance and induction records are supplied with every quote.

Permits are renewed by 30 June each year, and returns are lodged through the DEW Wildlife Permit System.

  • Licence: Wildlife Management (Controller) Permit
  • Legislation: National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972
  • Regulator: Department for Environment and Water
  • Status: held statewide, licensed personnel supplied

What we do in South Australia

We work alongside project owners, principal contractors and environmental consultants on Adelaide civil and defence projects, Upper Spencer Gulf hydrogen and steel, Mid North wind and transmission, and remote highway and mining work.

  • 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 South Australia

Adelaide, Whyalla, Port Augusta 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 South Australia?

Clearing, salvage and relocation work in South Australia is covered by a Wildlife Management (Controller) Permit, issued by the Department for Environment and Water under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Permits are renewed by 30 June each year, and returns are lodged through the DEW Wildlife Permit System.

Does Fauna Spotters hold the South Australia licence?

Yes. We hold the Wildlife Management (Controller) Permit, covering work statewide, and supply licensed personnel. Copies come with every quote so your environmental advisor has them before the crew arrives.

How do I get a price for a South Australia 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.