Wildlands has extensive experience providing ecological advice for major infrastructure and renewable energy projects throughout New Zealand (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal).
We work with project teams from feasibility and site selection through to consenting, construction and operational monitoring. Early ecological input can help identify constraints, inform project design and reduce consenting and construction risks.
Our services include:
- Ecological constraints and opportunities assessments
- Site and route assessments
- Vegetation and habitat mapping
- Wetland and freshwater assessments
- Fauna surveys (avifauna, bats, lizards, frogs, invertebrates, fish)
- Ecological values assessments
- Ecological impact assessments
- Effects management, including mitigation, offsetting and compensation packages
- Construction management and ecological monitoring
- Restoration and revegetation planning and implementation
- Ecological management plans
- Expert evidence and consenting advice