Threatened Ecological Community Mapping for the Central West Orana REZ

### 🌿 Tender Overview The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting tenders for the **Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Mapping** project within the **Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ)**. This initiative aims to produce high-quality spatial data to support biodiversity credit supply prioritization. ### 📋 Scope of Work The successful ecological consultancy will be responsible for: * **Mapping:** Identifying and mapping all BC Act 2016 listed TECs across approximately 219,000 hectares. * **Methodology:** Utilizing existing data, aerial photo interpretation (1:5,000 scale), and field validation. * **Field Surveys:** Conducting stratified random ground surveys (approx. 100 sites per 1:100,000 map sheet) using Fulcrum Operate, adhering to strict safety protocols. * **Deliverables:** Providing ArcGIS-compatible spatial datasets and a comprehensive technical report detailing methods, results, and mapping confidence. ### 🎯 Requirements & Qualifications * Proven experience in ecological consultancy and spatial mapping. * Capability to perform field work with a minimum of two-person teams. * Compliance with Biodiversity Conservation (BC) Act determinations. ### 🔍 Keywords #EcologicalMapping #Biodiversity #CWO_REZ #EnvironmentalConsulting #GIS #ThreatenedSpecies #NSWGovernment #Sustainability #SpatialData #RenewableEnergyZone