Environmental Consultancy Specialising in Arid Lands

Low Ecological Services is an environmental consultancy based in Alice Springs that specialises in arid land ecosystems across Central Australia. The firm operates as the longest running environmental survey business in the Northern Territory, having been established in 1980 as a partnership and incorporated in 1994. The practice focuses on minimising development impacts on desert and semi-arid environments through practical field assessments and regulatory compliance support.

Environmental Assessment and Compliance Services

The firm provides environmental impact assessments and compliance services under Territory and Commonwealth legislation including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Services include preparation of Notices of Intent for mining and petroleum projects, Environmental Impact Assessments, and Public Environment Reports for major developments. The team conducts flora and fauna surveys with particular expertise in threatened species assessments across Central Australian landscapes.

• Flora and fauna surveys including threatened species assessments
• Environmental Impact Assessments and Public Environment Reports
• Mining and petroleum Environmental Management Plans
• Compliance audits and environmental monitoring programs
• Subdivision and clearing permit applications

Land Management and Rehabilitation Services

Low Ecological Services prepares land use assessments and management plans for pastoral properties and mining operations. The practice carries out rehabilitation planning including topsoil placement, erosion control, and revegetation programs designed for arid zone conditions. The team also provides pollution monitoring and remediation services along with rangeland surveys and landscape studies.

• Land rehabilitation planning and implementation
• Pollution auditing and remediation programs
• Rangeland surveys and pastoral property management
• Land for Wildlife program administration

Experience and Professional Standing

The firm holds more than 39 years of experience in Central Australian environmental management and research, having completed over 500 major environmental monitoring projects. The practice maintains Federal security clearance to Classified level and operates with membership of relevant professional organisations. The team includes nine environmental consultants with qualifications in environmental science and management, supported by detailed knowledge of Central Australian flora, fauna, soils, and geology.

Service Coverage and Collaboration

The practice serves the southern Northern Territory while extending services to the Top End and adjacent regions of neighbouring states. Low Ecological Services works with mining companies, petroleum operators, government agencies, and Aboriginal organisations across remote and isolated locations. The firm maintains strong collaborative relationships with Traditional Owners and incorporates Aboriginal knowledge into project planning and field surveys.