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GIS – Intro to Spatial Data
What is Spatial Data? Spatial data, or GIS data, is information about the location of features on Earth. There are two main types: Vector Data Represented by points, lines and polygons (Figure 1). Formats include TAB (Mapinfo), Shapefiles (ArcGIS), Spatial Data Frame in R, GeoJSON and a range of others. [...]
Evan Webb (Ecologist) – New Colombo Plan Program Alumni Ambassador
360 Environmental's Ecologist Evan Webb was recently interviewed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for a promotional film about the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program. The interview discussed Evan’s current role at 360 Environmental and the skills and opportunities provided by his NCP Scholarship that have [...]
Cyclone Veronica Provides Perfect Conditions for Future Biological Surveys
Cyclone Veronica recently passed through the Pilbara region resulting in widespread rainfall, extreme winds and minor damage. Port Hedland received 356 mm of rainfall over three days (March 24 - 26 2019) resulting in road closures and major flooding in some areas. As the flooding subsides and the communities get back to normal, [...]
Have Your Say on the Future of Shark Bay
The Shark Bay Regional Strategy 1997 (SBRS) was prepared to provide a link between State and Local planning for land use and development in the Shark Bay World Heritage property, the Shire’s over the Shark Bay area, and the Carnarvon and Gascoyne regions. The SBRS provides guidance for land, water and [...]
The Legacy of Mining – An environmental and social perspective
Read "The Legacy of Mining - An environmental and social perspective" by 360's Team Leader/Principal Felicity Jones
The Importance of Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring
Do you have a land development opportunity that you want to progress in the next couple of years? If so then it’s time to start thinking about groundwater and surface water monitoring. Better Urban Water Management requires all developments to have at least 2 winters of monitoring data (exceptions apply [...]
Acceptance onto Outlook Committee by the UDIA Council
Congratulations Caitlin on being accepted onto the Outlook Committee by the UDIA Council! Providing an invaluable contribution, UDIA Committees ensure the work undertaken by UDIA best serve the industry and its members. Being a part of the committee creates opportunities for professional development, networking, growth and engagement of young professionals [...]
Nomination for UDIA Women in Leadership Award
360 Environmental Company Director Tamara Smith was delighted to nominate Justine Jones for the UDIA Women in Leadership WA division award. Justine, Principal Hydrologist at 360 Environmental, has been an active member of the land development consulting community for almost 7 years in WA. Over that time she has actively [...]
5 Steps to Rehabilitation Success!
The keys to stopping erosion, establishing vegetation and protecting waterways. To successfully rehabilitate land it is important to follow tried and tested methods. Here are 5 steps to set you up for success: Understand your local environment and constraints. Are your soils dispersive, saline, acidic or low in nutrients? Representative [...]
360’s Michelle Rhodes to Present at Kwinana Outer Harbour Forum
360's Michelle Rhodes is presenting at the Kwinana Outer Harbour Forum on the 29th of January. She will share her knowledge and experience of the environmental considerations for the development of a new port in Cockburn sound. Michelle has been instrumental in a number of developments within Cockburn Sound and can [...]