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Habitat Site Assessments for Businesses, Schools & Community Organisations

Discover practical opportunities to improve biodiversity, reduce maintenance, enhance your environmental credentials, and create outdoor spaces that people and wildlife benefit from.

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Your Landscape Is More Than Just Something To Maintain

Commercial landscapes are designed to look tidy.

But they can do much more.

With the right advice, your property can:

✓ Support local birds, bees and beneficial insects

✓ Improve biodiversity across your site

✓ Create healthier outdoor spaces for staff, students or visitors

✓ Reduce high-maintenance lawn where appropriate

✓ Showcase your organisation's commitment to sustainability

✓ Develop a staged plan that's practical and achievable

What Is A Habitat Site Assessment?

A Habitat Site Assessment is a professional review of your property's existing landscape, identifying opportunities to improve habitat value, increase biodiversity and create a healthier, more functional outdoor environment with use of local native and Indigenous plants.

During the assessment we'll walk your site together and discuss:

  • Existing vegetation

  • Habitat opportunities

  • Weed pressure

  • Indigenous planting opportunities

  • Pollinator resources

  • Nesting habitat

  • Tree succession

  • Lawn conversion opportunities

  • Maintenance efficiencies

  • Practical improvements suited to your budget

Who is it for?

Perfect for:

  • Schools

  • Childcare centres

  • Medical centres

  • Aged care facilities

  • Community organisations

  • Churches

  • Sporting clubs

  • Office complexes

  • Commercial properties

  • Hospitality venues

  • Caravan parks

  • Wineries

What’s included?

Onsite assessment
- Comprehensive walk through of your site

Habitat opportunities
- Areas where biodiversity can be significantly improved

Indigenous planting advice
- Recommendations suited to your local environment.

Maintenance review
- Identify opportunities to reduce ongoing maintenance.

Weed assessment
- High-priority weeds and practical replacement strategies.

Habitat features
- Identify opportunities for habitat features such as logs, leaf litter, rocks, nesting, pollinator resources and water sources

Personalised action plan
- A detailed report outlining priority recommendations, quick wins, long term improvements, suggested plant species and implementation stages

Comprehensive onsite assessment where we'll walk through your site and identify opportunities to improve biodiversity and create meaningful wildlife habitat.

Why Invest In A Habitat Site Assessment?

Improve biodiversity
- Support local wildlife while enhancing your landscape.

Demonstrate environmental leadership
- Show clients, parents, staff or visitors your commitment to sustainability.

Reduce maintenance costs
- Identify opportunities to replace resource-intensive areas with resilient indigenous planting.

Create healthier outdoor spaces
- Landscapes that people enjoy spending time in.

Plan future improvements
- Avoid expensive mistakes by developing a long-term strategy before investing in landscaping.

Our process

1. Submit an Enquiry
- Tell us about your property, your organisation and what you're hoping to achieve.

2. Receive a Fixed Quote
- I'll review your site, assess the scope using the information provided (and aerial imagery where appropriate), then send you a fixed quote.

3. Book Your Assessment
- Once the quote is accepted, we'll arrange a suitable time for the on-site assessment.

4. On-site Habitat Assessment
- We'll walk the property together, discuss opportunities, identify challenges and answer any questions.

5. Receive Your Habitat Action Plan
- You'll receive a personalised report with practical recommendations and priority actions to guide future improvements.

Habitat Site Assessment from $650

Every property is different, so pricing is based on the size and complexity of your site.


Submit an enquiry with a few details about your property, and I'll review the information before providing a fixed quote. Once approved, we'll arrange a suitable time for your on-site assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you carry out the recommended work?
- Yes.
If you'd like assistance implementing the recommendations, I can provide a quote for planting, habitat improvements and ongoing guidance where appropriate. You're also welcome to complete the work yourself or engage another contractor if you prefer.


Can you help stage the project?
-Absolutely.
Many organisations choose to improve their landscape over time rather than all at once. Your Habitat Action Plan will prioritise recommendations so you can implement improvements in stages as budget and resources allow.


Can we implement the recommendations ourselves?
- Yes.
Your Habitat Action Plan is designed to be practical and easy to follow, so you're welcome to complete the work in-house, use volunteers where appropriate, or engage a contractor of your choice.


Do you work with existing maintenance contractors?
- Yes.
If you already have a gardener or landscape maintenance contractor, the Habitat Action Plan can be used to guide future works. I'm happy to collaborate where appropriate to help ensure the recommendations are implemented successfully.


Can you recommend indigenous plant species?
- Yes.
Every assessment includes recommendations for indigenous plant species suited to your property's location, soil conditions and project objectives. The focus is on selecting plants that provide genuine habitat value while remaining practical for your site.


How long does the assessment take?
- Most assessments take between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the property. After the site visit, you'll receive a personalised Habitat Action Plan outlining practical recommendations and priority actions.


Do you work with organisations of all sizes?
- Yes. From small businesses and childcare centres through to schools, community organisations and larger commercial properties, each assessment is tailored to the size and needs of the site.


Is this a landscaping design service?
- No.
A Habitat Site Assessment is a strategic review of your landscape, focusing on biodiversity, habitat creation and long-term improvements. If you decide to move forward with planting or landscaping, the recommendations in your Habitat Action Plan can be implemented over time, either by Hartley's Gardens or a contractor of your choice.

Let's Unlock The Potential Of Your Landscape

Whether you're looking to improve biodiversity, create better outdoor spaces or develop a long-term habitat strategy, a Habitat Site Assessment provides practical recommendations tailored to your property.