Biota Environmental Sciences

Biota’s zoologists have completed hundreds of terrestrial fauna surveys in all regions of Western Australia, with particular expertise in the Pilbara, Kimberley and Southwest of the state.

Virtually all developments result in impacts on the environment. Predicting the nature, scale and duration of those impacts on species and ecosystems requires understanding of their ecology and the processes that sustain them.

The flora of Western Australia is well recognised for its rich diversity and high level of endemicity. Most developments involve the clearing of native vegetation and impacts on individual flora species.

Vegetation mapping in the Pilbara

Biota Environmental Sciences was founded in 2000 and has provided high quality environmental services for over 25 years. The company was formed with the objective of improving environmental assessments beyond the standard and this philosophy continues to the present day.

Biota is scientific consultancy, specialising in flora, fauna and ecological studies for environmental impact assessment

RSK and WSP have acquired Australian ecology consultancies to expand their environmental service offerings. The moves follow a trend of consolidation in the sustainability consulting sector, with firms integrating specialized expertise in biodiversity and ecological assessments. These acquisitions strengthen RSK and WSP’s capabilities in delivering compliance-driven ecological solutions for infrastructure and development projects.

Jul 2026Environment Analyst GlobalNews article

UK-based environmental services firm **RSK acquires Perth consultancy Biota Environmental Sciences**, including its molecular-services unit Helix. The deal expands RSK’s Australian team by 45 ecologists and scientists, adding expertise in fauna/flora surveys, environmental impact assessments, and eDNA analysis to its local operations.

Jul 2026dealroom.coNews article

UK-based environmental services firm RSK Group acquires Perth ecological consultancy Biota Environmental Sciences, including its molecular-services subsidiaries. The move expands RSK’s footprint in Australia’s ecological consulting sector. Biota specializes in environmental assessments and molecular-based ecological services.

Jul 2026Business News AustraliaNews article

RSK acquires Biota Environmental Sciences to expand its environmental services in Australia. The move bolsters RSK’s ecology and consulting capabilities, targeting growth in the regional environmental sciences sector.

Jul 2026RSK GroupNews article