Fauna Spotter Catchers across Western Australia.
Fauna Spotters supplies Fauna Spotter Catchers and ecologists to civil, mining, energy and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. Management plans, crew credentials and pre-filled Fauna taking (relocation) licence 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 Western Australia
In Western Australia the work is covered by a Fauna taking (relocation) licence, issued by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018 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.
The relocation licence cannot cover threatened species. Taking or disturbing threatened fauna needs a separate section 40 Ministerial authorisation, applied for at the same time.
- Licence: Fauna taking (relocation) licence
- Legislation: Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018
- Regulator: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
- Status: obtained per project, applications pre-filled
What we do in Western Australia
We work alongside project owners, principal contractors and environmental consultants on Pilbara iron ore and LNG, Goldfields mining and exploration, Perth metro civil works and South West port, mining and renewables projects.
- 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 Western Australia
Perth, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland 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 Western Australia?
Clearing, salvage and relocation work in Western Australia is covered by a Fauna taking (relocation) licence, issued by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018. The relocation licence cannot cover threatened species. Taking or disturbing threatened fauna needs a separate section 40 Ministerial authorisation, applied for at the same time.
How long does it take to arrange the licence for my Western Australia project?
Our management plans and crew credentials are ready to go, and our Fauna taking (relocation) licence applications are pre-filled, so we can lodge within days of your project being confirmed for the fastest possible path to approval. Assessment times vary with the species and the work involved, so send us your start date and approval conditions with your quote request.
How do I get a price for a Western 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.