C&R Consulting are a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of environmental consultants who have been at the forefront of delivering sustainable and innovative solutions since 2003. With roots in academic excellence and a commitment to real-world environmental challenges, our team combines diverse expertise and a passion for protecting ecosystems.

Our History and Mission

Founded by Dr Chris Cuff and Dr Cecily Rasmussen, C&R Consulting originated in Townsville, north Queensland, with a vision to integrate rigorous scientific principles with practical problem-solving. Over the years, we have expanded our reach and capabilities, offering cutting-edge services across Australia and internationally. Our mission is simple: to support sustainable development while safeguarding the natural environment for future generations.

Our Diverse Expertise

We are a team of hydrogeologists, geomorphologists, ecologists, pedologists, hydrologists, climatologists, botanists, chemical mineralogists, application programmers and GIS specialists. This diversity enables us to approach environmental challenges with a holistic perspective. Our team is uniquely equipped to understand environmental factors at scales ranging from elemental to regional and to analyse how interconnected processes influence complex environmental systems.

Comprehensive Project Support

C&R Consulting offers tailored solutions to meet client needs, whether by providing a full project team or individual specialists. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of projects:

  • Preliminary Assessment: Conducting detailed assessments from an environmental perspective to assess project viability and sustainability.
  • Approvals and Licensing: Navigating complex regulatory frameworks prior to and during operational phases of a project.
  • Monitoring and Compliance: Developing and conducting detailed environmental monitoring programs during the operational phase of a project to assess surface water, groundwater, air and ecological systems.
  • Rehabilitation and Closure: Ensuring that post-project environmental objectives are achieved for long term suitability

With decades of experience in long-term mining projects, we understand the complexities of approval processes, operational compliance, and final rehabilitation.