YEARS EXPERIENCE
Our Chief Environmental Contractors

Peter Sands
CEO
General Manager/ Technical Consultant
Peter has had over 38 years experience in the construction, nursery, landscape and environmental service industries.
He has employed over 25 staff and worked with 150 companies as a leading environmental contractor.
He has a broad range of skills from carpentry and joinery to plant transportation for the landscaping industry.
Peter has also owned and operated a 46-hectare tree farm and nursery with over 20,000 trees where he specialised in caring for and relocating established plants of many varieties.
- Carpenter & Joiner
- Cert 3 Parks & Gardens
- Skid Steer & Excavator
- ACDC Spray Course
- Commercial Operators Ticket
- Commercial Spraying
- Chainsaw Ticket
- Heavy Combination License
- Transportation & relocation of large QLD bottle trees, grass trees, Livistona palms and cycads
- Driving & operating:
- Pantech trucks
- Semi-trailers with cranes
- Bobcats & excavators (with specialised attachments)
- High-pressure water cutting
- Tree spade operation

Glenn Berg
Business Development Manager
Hydromulch Business Development
With nearly 30 years of experience in the landscape industry and extensive collaboration with civil contractors, Glenn has developed a profound understanding of site requirements. His passion for delivering efficient and top-quality work drives him to excel in hydromulch seeding projects, from initial assessment to completion. Glenn emphasises the importance of correct site assessments, soil tests, and post-care practices to ensure successful outcomes. At Total Environmental Concepts, Glenn is committed to managing projects of any size with precision and expertise, using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.
- Associate Diploma in Horticulture
- Diploma in Landscape
- Certificates in Civil Construction (Plant Operating)
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- Ticket in metered standpipe use
- Ticket in chainsaw operations
- Various high-risk operation tickets:
- Forklift
- Skid steer
- Excavator
- Tractor operations
- Nearly 30 years in the landscape industry
- Extensive work with civil contractors
- Expertise in hydromulch seeding projects
- Proficient in site assessments and soil tests
- Skilled in post-care and maintenance for optimal results
- Capable of handling projects from 500m² to several hectares
- Operates a purpose-built truck with advanced safety features, capable of completing up to 2ha per day
- Equipped for night work and sites with limited access using up to 70m of hose
Why Choose Total Environmental Concepts?
Not only do we have extensive knowledge across specialised environmental and commercial landscaping services, we are also a preferred partner for civil works across Queensland and Northern NSW.
Our team is committed to continuous education and keeping our knowledge up to date. We are also fully qualified, insured and work with an integrated OH&S system. As specialists in commercial environmental projects, we also have access to our own state of the art machinery and earthmoving equipment.
Benefits of of working with us
Task risk assessments
SWMS & Risk assessments
Quality policy
Work, Health and Safety policy
Environmental policy
Workplace rehabilitation policy
Fitness for work policy
Daily toolbox meetings
Integrated OH&S system
Fully compliant machinery
$20 million public liability cover
Member of Landscape Queensland
Recent Environmental Projects
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