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Project number 5771/1
Project name

The clearing of 19 hectares of native vegetation within Lot 10655 on Plan 209811, Valentine is for the purpose of pest (rabbit) control.

Project status Current
Proponent(s) Nino Messina Pty Ltd
Project location

LOT 10655 ON PLAN 209811 VALENTINE 6532

Project bioregion(s) Geraldton Sandplains
Assessment criteria (e) it is significant as a remnant of native vegetation in an area that has been extensively cleared.
Residual impact

Loss of 19 hectares of native vegetation that is located within an extensively cleared area
Offset conditions

1. Offsets - conservation covenant
Prior to undertaking any clearing authorised under this Permit, the Permit Holder shall:
(a) give a conservation covenant under section 30B of the Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 setting aside the covenant area for the protection and management of vegetation in perpetuity; and
(b) provide to the CEO a copy of the executed conservation covenant.

2. Offset - vegetation maintenance
The Permit Holder shall:
(a) (i) prior to 22 March 2015, prepare a Weed Management Plan to the satisfaction of the CEO, outlining the actions the Permit Holder will take at least once in each 12 month period for the term of this Permit to remove or kill weeds within the covenant area; and
(ii) implement and adhere to the Weed Management Plan.
(b) at least once in each 12 month period for the term of this Permit, undertake a 1080 wild rabbit baiting program within the covenant area in accordance with any restrictions on the use of 1080 imposed under the Poisons Act 1964.

Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 19.0

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2014-02-20 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Land acquisition
Rationale:

The offset site contains 19 hectares of native vegetation in excellent (Keighery 1994) condition and is significant as a remnant in an extensively cleared landscape.
Security arrangements:

A conservation covenant under Section 30 of the Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 (SLC Act) will be placed over the offset site.
Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Lot 10655 on Deposited Plan 209811 (Valentine 6532)
Approved offset area (ha): 19.0
Bioregion(s): Geraldton Sandplains
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Nino Messina Pty Ltd is to enter into a conservation covenant under Section 30B of the Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 in relation to the portion of Land on Lot 10655 on Plan 209811 (Lot 10655 Valentine Rd, Valentine) cross hatched red on Plan 5771/1a.
Timeframe:

Prior to clearing

Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Nino Messina Pty Ltd is to provide to the CEO a copy of the executed conservation covenant.
Timeframe:

prior to clearing
Complete: No
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Implement and adhere to the Weed Management Plan.

Timeframe:

At least once in each 12 monthj period from 22 March 2015 to 22 March 2024.
Complete: No
OFFSET 2
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Onground management
Rationale:

Provide management of the offset site which contains 19 hectares of native vegetation in excellent (Keighery, 1994) condition and is significant as a remnant in an extensively cleared landscape.

Security arrangements:

A conservation covenant under Section 30 of the Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 will be placed over the offset site.

Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Lot 10655 on Deposited Plan 209811 (VAlentine 6532)
Approved offset area (ha): 19.0
Bioregion(s): Geraldton Sandplains
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Nino Messina Pty shall prepare to a Weed Management Plan to the satisfaction of the CEO outlining the actions it will take at least once in each 12 month period for the term of the permit.
Timeframe:

Prior to 22 March 2015 and at least once in each 12 month period for the term of the permit.
Timeframe (date): 2015-03-22
Complete: No
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Nino Messina Pty shall undertake a 1080 wild rabbit baiting program within the conservation covenant area in accordance with any restrictions on the use of 1080 imposed under the Poisons Act 1964.
Timeframe:

At least once in a 12 month period from 22 March 2014 to 22 March 2024.
Complete: No

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