Join us for the fifth instalment in the wind farm webinar series! This engaging webinar will explore two critical aspects of windfarms including project approvals under the EPBC Act and threatened species offsets.

David Gatfield, Ecology Manager at Umwelt, will share key principles and strategies for setting up successful environmental offset projects under the EPBC Act. Learn how to navigate complex approvals, align with regulatory requirements, and achieve genuine conservation outcomes. This presentation will delve into the setup phase of offset projects, highlighting the key principles and strategies for gaining approval and preparing for implementation. Providing valuable insights into how to design and execute offset projects that align with both regulatory standards and conservation goals.

Zoe Biggs, Senior Environmental Planner at Green Tape Solutions, will present a fascinating case study on cycad translocation for a Queensland wind farm, highlighting the legislative challenges and practical solutions that help protect these threatened species.

Whether you’re involved in planning, ecology, conservation, or regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights and practical knowledge from two experienced practitioners.

This webinar is the fifth in our series of webinars focusing on wind farms in 2025. Keep an eye on your inbox for information on further wind farm webinars!

Meet the speakers:

David Gatfield | Ecology Manager at Umwelt

As the QLD Ecology Manager at Umwelt, David has experience in managing offset projects across Queensland. His expertise lies in navigating the complexities of the EPBC Act and ensuring successful project approvals and readiness for implementation. Over the years, David has worked on various projects that focus on conservation outcomes, particularly for threatened species and communities. His approach involves setting up projects that meet regulatory requirements while achieving positive ecological results.

Zoe Biggs | Senior Environmental Planner at Green Tape Solutions

Zoe is a dedicated conservationist with over 10 years of experience in wildlife conservation across South Africa and Australia. Her background includes wildlife monitoring, ecological research, and reserve management, alongside involvement in community development initiatives. Zoe is a Senior Environmental Planner with Greentape Solutions and she has played a leading role in the conservation of threatened cycads at several wind farm developments in Queensland across all project stages. Her work has included overseeing horticultural care, long-term maintenance, and coordinating propagation efforts to ensure the survival of these significant plant species.

This event will run off Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) and will run for 1 hour. This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registered attendees in the days after the webinar.

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