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Project number 3825/2
Project name

Clearing up to 0.45 hectares of native vegetation within the Namelkatchem Nature Reserve for the purpose of road construction (Goomalling Wyalkatcham and Cunderdin Road, Hindmarsh, Shire of Dowerin).
Project status Current
Proponent(s) Shire of Dowerin
Project location

CROWN RESERVE 687 HINDMARSH 6462

Project bioregion(s) Avon Wheatbelt
Assessment criteria (a) it comprises a high level of biological diversity., (b) it comprises the whole or a part of, or is necessary for the maintenance of, a significant habitat for fauna indigenous to Western Australia., (e) it is significant as a remnant of native vegetation in an area that has been extensively cleared., (h) the clearing of the vegetation is likely to have an impact on the environmental values of any adjacent or nearby conservation area.
Residual impact

Clearing of 0.3 hectares of native vegetation in excellent condition within an A Class Nature reserve (Namelcatchem Nature Reserve). The vegetation is mapped as Beard Vegetation Association 1049 which has been highly cleared (6.84% remaining) within the Avon Wheatbelt Bioregion. The vegetation also comprises suitable habitat for the Shield-backed Trapdoor Spider (Idiosoma nigrum).
Offset conditions

8. Retain vegetative material, revegetation and rehabilitation
The Permit Holder shall revegetate and rehabilitate Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shaded red on attached Plan 3825/2b by:
(a) retaining the brush mulch removed by clearing authorised under this Permit and stockpile the vegetative material in an area that has already been cleared.

(b) within 3 months following clearing authorised under this permit, The Permit Holder shall;
(i) rip the ground on the contour to remove soil compaction;
(ii) lay the brush mulch retained under condition 8(a);
(iii) remove or kill any weeds growing within Area 3; and
(iv) construct a fence around Area 3 to exclude herbivores.

(c) within 12 months of carrying out works described under condition 8(b) of this Permit:
(i) revegetate Areas 1, 3 and 4 by deliberately planting and/or direct seeding native vegetation ensuring only local provenance seeds and propagating material are used ensuring that a density of 300 to 350 plants per area is established.

(d) within 12 months of deliberately planting and/or direct seeding on Areas 1, 3 and 4 and laying brush mulch in Area 2 in accordance with condition 8(b) and 8(c) of this Permit:
(i) engage an environmental specialist to determine the species composition, structure and density of the area revegetated and rehabilitated; and
(ii) where, in the opinion of an environmental specialist, the composition structure and density determined under condition 8(d)(i) of this Permit will not result in a similar species composition, structure and density to that of pre-clearing vegetation types in that area, revegetate the area by deliberately planting and/or direct seeding native vegetation that will result in a similar species composition, structure and density of native vegetation to pre-clearing vegetation types in that area and ensuring only local provenance seeds and propagating material are used.
Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 0.45

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2014-05-08 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Rehabilitation
Rationale:

The offset involves the rehabilitation of 0.9 hectares of degraded areas within Namelcatchem Nature Reserve. The offset comprises four sites all located on similar soil and vegetation types and all within 700 metres of the clearing area.

Given the above the offset is relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted.
Security arrangements:

The offset site is part of Namelcatchem Nature Reserve managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife for conservation.

Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Crown Reserve 687, Hindmarsh

Approved offset area (ha): 0.9
Bioregion(s): Avon Wheatbelt
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 - relates to permit conditions 8(a), 8(b) and 8(c)

The Permit Holder shall revegetate and rehabilitate Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shaded red on Plan 3825/2b (portions of Crown Reserve 687, Hindmarsh) in accordance with permit conditions 8(a), 8(b) and 8(c).
Timeframe:

Within 15 months of clearing authorised under the permit.
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 2 - relates to permit condition 8(d)

The Permit Holder shall engage an environmental specialist to determine the species composition, structure and density of the area revegetated and rehabilitated.
Timeframe:

Within 12 months of undertaking revegetation and rehabilitation in accordance with permit conditions 8(b) and 8(c).
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 3
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 3 - relates to permit condition 8(d)

Where, in the opinion of an environmental specialist, the composition structure and density determined under condition 8(d)(i) of CPS 3825/2 will not result in a similar species composition, structure and density to that of pre-clearing vegetation types in that area, revegetate the area by deliberately planting and/or direct seeding native vegetation.
Timeframe:

Within 12 months of undertaking revegetation and rehabilitation in accordance with permit conditions 8(b) and 8(c).
Complete: No
  • No implementation milestones defined.

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