Nature Positive – The Lowdown

🌱 Nature positive is fast becoming a central pillar in environmental policy, corporate ESG strategies, and sustainable development planning.

🔍 What is nature positive?

The Australian Government defines it as an approach that results in an overall improvement in nature, ensuring environmental outcomes are enhanced, not just maintained.

🌿 At Raptor Environmental, we define nature-positive practice as:

✔ Avoiding and minimising environmental impact 

✔ Preserving and enhancing biodiversity values 

✔ Integrating long-term ecological resilience into project design 

✔ Implementing transparent, measurable outcomes

These principles apply regardless of project scale, from local infrastructure upgrades to large-scale development.

We've supported projects that embed biodiversity early in design:

• Fauna-sensitive infrastructure planning (culverts, rope bridges) 

• Integrated habitat restoration aligned with patterns of development and links with bushland 

• Local government biodiversity strategies with clear implementation pathways

Nature positive is not a box-ticking exercise. It's a strategic, values-driven approach to responsible development and long-term environmental stewardship.

For organisations seeking to align with future-ready environmental standards, we’re here to advise and guide.

To learn how we can support your next project, contact us or connect with Mary on LinkedIn.

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