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Project number 5028/1
Project name

Clearing of 2.5 hectares of native vegetation for the purpose of road widening and construction in the Shire of Kellerberrin.

Project status Current
Proponent(s) Shire of Kellerberrin
Project location

ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE DAADENNING CREEK 6410
ROAD RESERVE MOUNT CAROLINE 6410
ROAD RESERVE SOUTH TAMMIN 6409
ROAD RESERVE SOUTH TAMMIN 6409
ROAD RESERVE MOUNT CAROLINE 6410
ROAD RESERVE MOUNT CAROLINE 6410
ROAD RESERVE MOUNT CAROLINE 6410
ROAD RESERVE MOUNT CAROLINE 6410
ROAD RESERVE MOUNT STIRLING 6383
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410
ROAD RESERVE KELLERBERRIN 6410

Project bioregion(s) Avon Wheatbelt
Assessment criteria (a) it comprises a high level of biological diversity., (e) it is significant as a remnant of native vegetation in an area that has been extensively cleared.
Residual impact

Loss of up to 2.5 hectares of native vegetation in degraded to very good (Keighery 1994) condition that includes significant remnant vegetation in an extensively cleared landscape (Beard Vegetation Associations 956, 1023, 1049 and 1053 with 13.2%, 10.9%, 6.83% and 22.9% remaining, respectively).

Offset conditions

11. Retain vegetative material and topsoil, revegetation and rehabilitation

The Permit Holder shall:
(a) retain the vegetative material and topsoil removed by clearing authorised under this Permit and stockpile the vegetative material and topsoil in an area that has already been cleared.

(b) at an optimal time following clearing authorised under this Permit revegetate and rehabilitate within the areas hatched red on attached Plan 5028/1c by:
(i) ripping the ground on the contour to remove soil compaction; and
(ii) laying the vegetative material and topsoil retained under condition 11(a) on the cleared area(s).

(c) within 18 months of laying the vegetative material and topsoil on the cleared area in accordance with condition 11(b) 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 species composition structure and density determined under condition 11(c)(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.

(d) Where additional planting or direct seeding of native vegetation is undertaken in accordance with condition 11(c)(ii) of this permit, the Permit Holder shall repeat condition 11(c)(i) and 11(c)(ii) within 24 months of undertaking the additional planting or direct seeding of native vegetation.

(e) Where a determination by an environmental specialist that the species composition, structure and density within areas revegetated and rehabilitated will result in a similar species composition, structure and density to that of pre-clearing vegetation types in that area, as determined in condition 11(c)(i) and 11(c)(ii) of this permit, that determination shall be submitted for the CEO’s consideration. If the CEO does not agree with the determination made under condition 11(c)(ii), the CEO may require the Permit Holder to undertake additional planting and direct seeding in accordance with the requirements under condition 11(c)(ii).
Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 2.5

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2012-08-16 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Rehabilitation
Rationale:

The offset involves the rehabilitation of at least 5 hectares of land within an area of approximately 12 hectares. This offset seeks to establish native vegetation similar to that cleared and improve the condition of existing remnant native vegetation within road reserves along the Kellerberrin-Shackleton Road. The offset site is mapped as Beard Vegetation Association 1023.

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

The offset areas are located within road reserves along Kellerberrin-Shackleton Road, Kellerberrin and Daandenning Creek. The road reserves are managed by managed by the Shire of Kellerberrin.

Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Road Reserve PIN 11725240, Kellerberrin-Shackleton Road Reserve, Kellerberrin, 6410.
Road Reserve PIN 11637183, Kellerberrin-Shackleton Road Reserve, Kellerberrin, 6410.
Lot 7545 on Plan 121265, Avon Location 7545, Daadenning Creek, 6410.
Road Reserve PIN 11650078, Kellerberrin-Shackleton Road Reserve, Daandenning Creek, 6410.
Road Reserve PIN 11650080, Kellerberrin-Shackleton Road Reserve, Daandenning Creek, 6410.

Approved offset area (ha): 5.0
Bioregion(s): Avon Wheatbelt
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

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

The Permit Holder shall revegetate and rehabilitate within the areas hatched red on Plan 5028/1c by:
(i) ripping the ground on the contour to remove soil compaction; and
(ii) laying the vegetative material and topsoil retained under condition 11(a) on the cleared area(s).
Timeframe:

At an optimal time following clearing.

Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

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

The Permit Holder shall:
(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 species composition structure and density determined under condition 11(c)(i) 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.
Timeframe:

Within 18 months of laying the vegetative material and topsoil on the cleared area in accordance with condition 11(b).

Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 3
Milestone:

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

Where additional planting or direct seeding of native vegetation is undertaken in accordance with condition 11(c)(ii), the Permit Holder shall repeat condition 11(c)(i) and 11(c)(ii).

Timeframe:

Within 24 months of undertaking the additional planting or direct seeding of native vegetation.
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 4
Milestone:

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

Where a determination by an environmental specialist that the species composition, structure and density within areas revegetated and rehabilitated will result in a similar species composition, structure and density to that of pre-clearing vegetation types in that area, as determined in condition 11(c)(i) and 11(c)(ii), that determination shall be submitted for the CEO’s consideration. If the CEO does not agree with the determination made under condition 11(c)(ii), the CEO may require the Permit Holder to undertake additional planting and direct seeding in accordance with the requirements under condition 11(c)(ii).
Timeframe:

Prior to expiry of the Permit.

Timeframe (date): 2022-09-07
Complete: No
  • No implementation milestones defined.

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