The Ecological Consultants Association of NSW

The Ecological Consultants Association of NSW (ECA) was initiated to promote and enhance best practice in ecological assessment, planning and management in accordance with the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development. Ecological consulting is a constantly evolving profession. It is fascinating and rewarding, but is becoming increasingly demanding due to ongoing changes to environmental legislation, council policies and requirements for bushfire protection. Furthermore, professional credibility has become a matter not only of career necessity and personal pride, but a litigation issue. Providing appropriate biodiversity conservation and wildlife management advice to satisfy these demands requires continuous professional training and effective networking. Hence the need for a formally recognised and effective association of practising ecological consultants. The ECA not only represents the interests of ecological consultants, but strives to ensure that their private and government clients receive the most professional and efficient service possible. The ECA provides an effective contact point, resources, information and assistance for its members and interested parties.