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Project number 4799/1
Project name

Clearing of 0.93 hectares of native vegetation for the purpose of road widening and upgrades in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.

Project status Current
Proponent(s) Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
Project location

ROAD RESERVE THOMSON BROOK 6239
ROAD RESERVE THOMSON BROOK 6239
ROAD RESERVE THOMSON BROOK 6239
ROAD RESERVE THOMSON BROOK 6239
ROAD RESERVE ARGYLE 6239
ROAD RESERVE ARGYLE 6239
ROAD RESERVE ARGYLE 6239
ROAD RESERVE UPPER CAPEL 6239
ROAD RESERVE KIRUP 6251
ROAD RESERVE KIRUP 6251
ROAD RESERVE KIRUP 6251

Project bioregion(s) Jarrah Forest
Assessment criteria (f) it is growing in, or in association with, an environment associated with a watercourse or wetland.
Residual impact

Loss of 0.93 hectares of native vegetation in very good to completely degraded (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- vegetation growing in, or association with, an environment associated with a water course or wetlands.

Offset conditions

11. Offset - Revegetation

The Permit Holder must, within the area shaded red on attached Plan 4799/1g, implement a rehabilitation and revegetation project across two hectares within Racecourse Flora Reserve, including but not limited to:
(a) The commencement of the rehabilitation and revegetation project within Racecourse Flora Reserve by July 2013 or a date otherwise approved by the CEO;
(b) Installation of rabbit proof fencing;
(c) A starting density of 2000 stems per hectare with an overall success rate of 75% of the 2000 stems per hectare five years after establishment;
(d) A composition of local provenance species consistent with the mapped vegetation type five years after establishment;
(e) A target structure of 20% overstorey, 50% midstorey and 30% understorey five years after establishment;
(f) Less than 20% weed cover five years after the commencement of the rehabilitation and revegetation project;
(g) Weed and revegetation establishment to be monitored annually for a five year period;
(h) Infill planting undertaken within 12 months at an optimal time where success rate of 75% has not been achieved; and
(i) Photo points established at a minimum of 3 sites within the project area, with photographs taken before planting, the summer after planting and annually, during summer.
Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 0.93

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2012-06-07 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Rehabilitation
Rationale:

The offset will rehabilitate 2 hectares of native vegetation within Racecourse Flora Reserve - Crown Reserve 10830. This offset seeks to improve an area of existing degraded vegetation, previously used as a racecourse.

This offset is considered to be relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted.
Security arrangements:

Racecourse Flora Reserve is vested with Department of Lands and managed by the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup for the purpose of conservation and recreation.

Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Lot 13798 on Plan 32953, Crown Reserve 10830, Nelson Location 13798, Mullalyup, 6252.

Approved offset area (ha): 2.0
Bioregion(s): Jarrah Forest
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 - relates to Permit condition 11(a)

The commencement of the rehabilitation and revegetation project within Racecourse Flora Reserve.
Timeframe:

By July 2013 or a date otherwise approved by the CEO.

Complete: Yes
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 2 - relates to Permit condition 11(b)

Installation of rabbit proof fencing.

Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 3
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 3 - relates to Permit condition 11(c)

A starting density of 2000 stems per hectare with an overall success rate of 75% of the 2000 stems per hectare five years after establishment.

Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 4
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 4 - relates to Permit condition 11(d)

A composition of local provenance species consistent with the mapped vegetation type five years after establishment.
Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 5
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 5 - relates to Permit condition 11(e)

A target structure of 20% overstorey, 50% midstorey and 30% understorey five years after establishment.
Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 6
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 6 - relates to Permit condition 11(f)

Less than 20% weed cover five years after the commencement of the rehabilitation and revegetation project.
Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 7
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 7 - relates to Permit condition 11(g)

Weed and revegetation establishment to be monitored annually for a five year period.

Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 8
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 8 - relates to Permit condition 11(h)

(h) Infill planting undertaken within 12 months at an optimal time where success rate of 75% has not been achieved.

Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 9
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 9 - relates to Permit condition 11(i)

Photo points established at a minimum of 3 sites within the project area, with photographs taken before planting, the summer after planting and annually, during summer.
Timeframe:

Prior the expiry of the permit.

Timeframe (date): 2019-06-29
Complete: No
  • No implementation milestones defined.

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