Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

What This Firm Does

Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd is a leading environmental and heritage consultancy operating across natural and cultural heritage assessment, research and management in Australia. The firm maintains offices in Melbourne and Geelong and has completed over 6,000 projects across government, development, renewable energy, transport infrastructure and utilities sectors. The practice employs over 60 specialists delivering ecological and cultural heritage services to support project development from initial assessment through to operational compliance.

Ecological Services

The firm provides ecological assessments and research services including biodiversity assessments, aquatic ecology studies, native vegetation assessments and long-term ecological monitoring projects. Ecology and Heritage Partners prepares biodiversity development assessment reports under Victorian planning legislation and conducts environmental auditing, monitoring and compliance services throughout project lifecycles. The team delivers native vegetation and biodiversity offset solutions for developers and permit holders, along with land management and restoration advice for revegetation and remnant vegetation conservation projects.

Cultural Heritage Services

The practice carries out Aboriginal archaeology assessments with experience in Traditional Owner consultation and compliance with heritage legislation requirements. Ecology and Heritage Partners provides historical archaeology services for development, restoration and conservation projects, along with built heritage assessments to protect and enhance heritage values of buildings and places. The firm works with clients to navigate cultural heritage obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and Heritage Act 2017 in Victoria.

Specialist Services

The firm specialises in bushfire risk assessment and management services including bushfire hazard assessments, defendable space evaluations and planning advice for developments in bushfire-prone areas. Ecology and Heritage Partners operates conservation detection dog teams for precise bird and bat surveys supporting wind energy projects and biodiversity assessment monitoring plans. The practice provides expert witness services through senior staff who deliver evidence for planning panels, VCAT proceedings and appeals tribunals.

Planning and Approvals Support

Ecology and Heritage Partners delivers planning advice and expert assistance with permit and licence applications under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The team provides services to meet permit conditions and regulatory requirements, along with geospatial solutions including GIS mapping, spatial modelling and data management to support planning and decision-making processes. The firm serves clients requiring environmental and heritage expertise for development approvals across Victoria.

Service Areas and Sectors

The firm operates primarily in Victoria from Melbourne and Geelong offices, serving government agencies, regional planning authorities, renewable energy developers, resources companies, transport infrastructure providers and urban development clients. Ecology and Heritage Partners works across sectors including:

• Regional planning and development projects
• Renewable energy and wind farm developments
• Resources and mining operations
• Transport infrastructure and utilities projects
• Urban planning and residential development