OzArk EHM

What OzArk EHM does

OzArk Environment & Heritage (OzArk EHM) is a privately held professional ecological and heritage consultancy headquartered in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, founded in 2000 by Dr. Jodie Benton. The firm delivers integrated archaeological and ecological services to government agencies, private landowners, and development companies operating across NSW and interstate Australia. Its service portfolio is organised into two lines — Heritage Services (Aboriginal heritage assessments, historic heritage assessments, heritage advice, heritage management, and heritage reporting) and Ecological Services (Biodiversity Assessment Reports, Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports, Reviews of Environmental Factors, Biodiversity Management Plans, and Biodiversity Stewardship Site Reports) — with additional offerings in threatened species surveys, archaeological excavation, and expert witness work.

The technical foundation relies on domain-specialist tooling rather than proprietary software: GIS for spatial analysis, OxCal for radiocarbon dating, 3DfZephyr for 3D scanning and modelling, and statistical analysis packages for ecological assessments. Operational delivery is governed by an Integrated Management System certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001 (Quality), 14001 (Environmental), and 45001 (OH&S), and the firm holds a NSW Scientific Research License and NSW DPI Animal Research Establishment accreditation — credentials that gate entry to public-sector tenders and State Significant Developments. The team combines archaeologists and ecologists in a single delivery model, with multiple PhD-qualified specialists and BAM-accredited assessors under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service professional consulting on a project basis, with engagement sizes ranging from small residential subdivisions to major State Significant Developments and Infrastructure projects. Customer segments are horizontal — government agencies, development companies, mining/resources enterprises (e.g., Alkane Resources, Aurelia Metals), and private landowners — with go-to-market driven by direct client engagement, professional referrals, and regulator/agency relationships rather than marketing-led demand generation. The firm has no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A history, and no parent company, indicating an organic-growth, founder-led operating model.

Name

OzArk EHM

Legal name

OzArk Environment & Heritage

Website

https://ozarkehm.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OzArk Environment & Heritage is a Dubbo, NSW-based ecological and heritage consultancy founded in 2000, providing integrated biodiversity assessments, Aboriginal and historic heritage management, and environmental planning services to government agencies, mining companies, developers, and landowners across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity Baseline Studies & Long-Term Monitoring Programs (EUAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Ecological consulting
• Heritage management
• Biodiversity assessment
• Aboriginal heritage
• Environmental assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubbo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: OzArk provides fee-for-service professional ecological and heritage consulting services to government agencies, private landowners, and development companies. Services include heritage assessments, ecological surveys, biodiversity reports, environmental factors reviews, and management plans. Revenue is project-based with engagements varying from small residential subdivision assessments to major state significant projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OzArk Environment & Heritage is a professional ecological and heritage consultancy firm operating since 2000, providing integrated archaeological and ecological services across NSW and interstate Australia. The company delivers heritage assessments (Aboriginal and historic), biodiversity assessment reports, ecological surveys, Review of Environmental Factors, threatened species monitoring, heritage management plans, and expert witness services for development projects ranging from small residential subdivisions to State Significant Developments and Infrastructure projects.

Product overview

OzArk Environment & Heritage is a professional ecological and heritage consultancy firm operating since 2000, offering a comprehensive suite of assessment and advisory services throughout NSW and interstate. The company's portfolio is organized into two primary service lines: Heritage Services (encompassing Aboriginal Heritage, Historic Heritage, Heritage Advice, Heritage Management, and Heritage Reporting) and Ecological Services (including Biodiversity Assessment Reports, Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports, Reviews of Environmental Factors, Biodiversity Management Plans, and Biodiversity Stewardship Site Reports). OzArk operates under ISO-certified Integrated Management Systems and works with clients across all levels of the NSW approval pathway including State Significant Developments and Australian Government telecommunications projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aboriginal Heritage Services Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments, due diligence inspections, community consultation, archaeological excavation (test, research, and salvage), and Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit applications following NSW regulatory frameworks. Includes formal Aboriginal community consultation aligned with the NSW code for consultation and engagement with Registered Aboriginal Parties.
• Historic Heritage Services Historic heritage assessments including Statements of Heritage Impact (SOHI), conservation management plans, archaeological investigations, archival recording programs, and Section 60/140 applications under the NSW Heritage Act 1977.
• Heritage Advice Expert heritage consultation services including feasibility studies, specialist project advice, expert witness services, heritage agency consultation, and peer review of heritage documentation.
• Heritage Management Services Development of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans, Historic Heritage Management Plans, Conservation Management Plans, interpretive materials, and site monitoring and archival recording programs.
• Heritage Reporting Comprehensive heritage reporting including due diligence reports, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Reports, archaeological technical reports, historic heritage assessment reports, and advice memoranda.
• Biodiversity Assessment Report (BAR) Comprehensive biodiversity assessment reports for Part 4 and Part 5 developments under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including flora and fauna surveys and habitat assessments.
• Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR) Detailed biodiversity assessment documents prepared by BAM-accredited assessors for development applications under Part 4, outlining avoidance, minimization, and offsetting measures for biodiversity impacts under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
• Review of Environmental Factors (REF) Evaluation of potential consequences of activities on the environment, assessing impacts on threatened species, ecological communities, and habitats for public authority decision-making.
• Biodiversity Management Plans (BMP) Actionable biodiversity management plans providing environmental control guidelines, implementation responsibilities, and performance monitoring mechanisms, including species-specific management plans.
• Biodiversity Stewardship Site Report (BSSAR) Assessments and reports for establishing biodiversity offsets through the Biodiversity Stewardship Scheme, guiding clients through the legislative framework for environmental offsetting.
• Ecology Reporting Comprehensive biodiversity reporting services including biodiversity assessment reports, development assessment reports, stewardship site reports, environmental factors reviews, and management plans following ISO quality standards.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Central West Local Land ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Ongoing partnership since 2015 assessing the impact of cultural burning in travelling stock routes. OzArk conducts Aboriginal archaeological assessments and ecological baseline data collection with post-burn monitoring to analyse ecological impacts of cultural burns.
• NSW National Parks and Wildlife ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership to prepare Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for Toorale National Park nature tourism development. Working with Toorale Joint Management Committee and Registered Aboriginal Parties to identify and manage Aboriginal sites for wetland visitor facility development.
• Alkane ResourcesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOzArk EHM conducted archaeological and ecological impact assessment for the Dubbo Zirconia Project, a State Significant Development for Alkane Resources involving zirconium, niobium, and rare earth element mining. The partnership involved extensive fieldwork, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory negotiations.
• Aurelia Metals LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOzArk EHM provided initial ecological and heritage surveys for the Hera Mine project and continues annual biodiversity monitoring for the gold, silver, lead, and zinc mine operations.
• Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOzArk works with Registered Aboriginal Parties throughout heritage assessment projects, with RAP representatives attending fieldwork, participating in site identification, and approving management recommendations for heritage conservation.
• Toorale Joint Management CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with the Joint Management Committee representing Traditional Custodians for heritage assessments at Toorale National Park, including field surveys conducted in partnership with committee members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GHD: Major Australian-headquartered engineering and environmental consultancy with extensive heritage, ecology, and planning capabilities. Competes with OzArk on State Significant Developments and large infrastructure bids.
• AECOM Australia: Global infrastructure consultancy with significant Australian heritage and ecology practice. Competes for large State Significant and Commonwealth projects where integrated service delivery matters.
• Arcadis Australia: Global design and consultancy firm with Australian environmental and heritage capabilities. Competes for major infrastructure and resource-sector approvals work across NSW and interstate.
• WSP Australia: Global consultancy with Australian environmental and heritage practices supporting major infrastructure projects. Competes on multi-disciplinary bids where ecology and heritage are bundled with engineering.
• Kleinfelder Australia: Global engineering and environmental consulting firm with Australian operations providing heritage, ecology, and environmental approvals. Overlaps on biodiversity and heritage assessments but operates at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• NGH Environmental: Regional NSW-based environmental consultancy providing ecological assessments, heritage management, and approvals services. Comparable as a regional mid-market peer with similar client mix across government and resource sectors.
• Biosis (now Stantec): Specialist Australian ecology and heritage consultancy acquired by Stantec. Highly comparable on ecological and Aboriginal heritage assessment services for development and infrastructure clients.
• Eco Logical Australia: Australian ecology and biodiversity consultancy delivering threatened species surveys, BAM-equivalent assessments, and ecological monitoring. Strong overlap on terrestrial ecology and biodiversity assessment methodology.
• Umwelt: Australian environmental consultancy offering biodiversity, heritage, and planning services across NSW and interstate. Closely comparable in scope (ecology + Aboriginal heritage), regional NSW presence, and mid-market positioning.
• SLR Consulting Australia: Global environmental and advisory consultancy with strong Australian heritage and ecology practice. Comparable service mix including BAM-style biodiversity assessments and Aboriginal heritage consultation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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