Garland Valley
Syndication Property Group
Narla Environmental Pty Ltd was engaged by Syndication Property Group to undertake a comprehensive biodiversity assessment of a property in the Garland Valley to enable the establishment of a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement. In addition to providing expert ecological advice throughout the project, Narla were engaged to provide the following services:
Targeted surveys for threatened flora and fauna
Large-scale native vegetation and weed mapping
Condition scoring of the vegetation
Biodiversity credit calculations
Biodiversity Stewardship Site Management Plan
Total Fund Deposit Calculations
Once accepted, this Biodiversity Stewardship Site will provide permanent protection and management of almost 360 hectares of Sydney Hinterland Forest and Riverflat Eucalypt Forest in the Hunter Region of NSW. It will also protect several Threatened species including Gang-gang Cockatoos, Powerful Owls and Barking Owls. The Biodiveristy Credits that can be generated by conserving this land will cover all ongoing management costs and provide additional income for the landowner.
