Advisory
Natural Resource Management
The management of land, water and vegetation are specialised fields requiring a thorough understanding of the relevant regulatory framework and departmental processes. Leichardt Group offers a number of services concerning natural resource management which include the following:
Leichardt Group has extensive experience dealing with government administrative processes at all levels, particularly in land administration matters. We routinely prepare and manage lease upgrade/renewal applications and freeholding applications for our clients.
Recent amendments to the Land Act and the implementation of a new leasehold land management framework will require landholders to be diligent in their dealings with the state. We have successfully negotiated a number of lease renewals complete with land management agreements.
The PMAV (Property Map of Assessable Vegetation) process remains the best possible way to secure certainty and accuracy of regulatory vegetation mapping for any property. Our natural resource management team has successfully prepared PMAV applications since inception of the process in 2004. We have access to the latest satellite and aerial imagery, and use proven methods to obtain the required field data to change the mapping if necessary.
Despite the cessation of broad scale land development in Queensland, there remain many instances where clearing permits are available for management or maintenance of a rural property. Our vegetation management specialists can assist with preparing applications, addressing the relevant criteria to ensure a successful application.
Regulatory controls demand high levels of accuracy for on-ground works. Advanced technology, such as GPS and other spatial aids, has become particularly useful in property infrastructure planning and development. We offer comprehensive spatial information services using advanced GPS and GIS software technology. We can develop the maps required, generate the data clients seek, and identify specific points for clients on site.
- Interpretation of regional ecosystem mapping and on-site identification of remnant areas.
- Generation of coordinates from regulatory mapping and uploading to GPS.
- Developing accurate vegetation management maps and calculation of relevant areas.
- Plotting and measuring bore drains for GABSI (Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative) bore drain replacement project applications.
- Mapping of existing property infrastructure, proposed water infrastructure projects, and natural features and improvements to develop property plans for general use.
Business Management Consulting
Leichardt group offers a range of business management consulting services tailored to the diverse needs of individual clients. Some of the services that we regularly provide are outlined here, with further information available from our downloads page:
Leichardt Group are rural business specialists, delivering quality outcomes and practical solutions for our clients for more than 31 years. Our goal is to provide our clients with long term support through our wide range of professional agribusiness services.
Navigating the new world of finance can be difficult. We take the time to understand your financial and business needs and provide personal, independent and confidential assistance in sourcing and structuring your finance.
We speak the banks’ language and understand how to present the best finance proposal and negotiate the best possible outcomes based on your individual circumstances.
Our finance broking service facilitates competition from a wide panel of lenders for your business, which we expect to deliver the lowest possible finance costs to you.
Our accredited finance advisors are up to date with current market conditions and understand the complexities and challenges of rural businesses from both a practical and business management perspective.
Leichardt Group and its brokers are fully accredited members of the MFAA (Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia). The MFAA is Australia’s peak industry body for the mortgage and finance industry. Its members work hard to provide the best possible service and highest ethical standards.
We offer a no obligation, free initial appraisal of your finance situation or requirements.
Business planning provides strategic direction and a solid framework for decision making. A professionally documented business plan may also be required by business partners or financiers.
Our business planning processes focus on identifying strategic advantages, followed by a detailed consideration of cash flow and profit implications. Alternative scenarios and sensitivity to key variables can then be compared and analysed.
Implementing generational transfer can be especially challenging for rural businesses. Succession planning requires careful attention to many different aspects of the business, including finance, taxation, cash flow and profitability. With significant expertise across a wide range of disciplines, our team is well placed to assist our clients develop and implement a succession plan.
We can work closely with your preferred accountants and solicitors or provide referrals to specialists in these fields.
