| OFFSET 1 |
| Condition status: Current |
| Type(s): Rehabilitation |
| Rationale: This offset will result in the establishment of approximately 10 hectares of native vegetation within close proximity of the clearing area. The rehabilitation will involve the use of species consistent with pre-clearing vegetation types.
When combined with Offset 2, up to 32 hectares of land will be rehabilitated. The two different offsets combined are considered to be relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted, mitigating the residual impacts of the project. |
| Security arrangements: Lot 5 on Diagram 9312 and Lot M1071 on Plan 4114 are freehold land held by the Permit Holder. |
| Governance arrangements: |
| Offset location: Lot 5 on Diagram 9312, The Midlands Road, Carnamah, 6517.
Lot M1071 on Plan 4114, The Midlands Road, Carnamah, 6517. |
| Approved offset area (ha): 10.0 |
| Bioregion(s): Avon Wheatbelt |
| Delivery agent: |
| CONDITION MILESTONE 1 |
| Milestone: Condition Milestone 1 - relates to Permit condition 3
The Permit Holder must implement and adhere to the offset commitments as outlined in the document dated February 2013, titled “Vegetation Management Plan – Winchester Farm and Avago Pty Ltd t/a Winchester Industries Revision 2”; and in Midwest Concepts Solutions Pty Ltd’s letter dated 23 October 2012, titled “Re: Application Clear Native Vegetation (Ref: CPS 4599/1)”. |
| Timeframe: For the term of the permit. |
| Timeframe (date): 2015-08-17 |
| Complete: No |
| CONDITION MILESTONE 2 |
| Milestone: Condition Milestone 2 - relates to Permit condition 3(a)
The Permit Holder must construct a fence enclosing the northwest area outlined in red on Plan 4599/1 (portion of Lot 5 on Diagram 9312). |
| Timeframe: Within three months of commencing clearing. |
| Complete: No |
| CONDITION MILESTONE 3 |
| Milestone: Condition Milestone 3 - relates to Permit condition 3(b)
The Permit Holder shall notify the CEO in writing that the fence has been completed. |
| Timeframe: Within one month of installing the fence. |
| Complete: No |
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| IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1 |
| Milestone: Implementation Milestone 1 - relates to Condition Milestone 1
The Permit Holder is to implement and adhere to the offset commitments as outlined in the document dated February 2013, titled “Vegetation Management Plan – Winchester Farm and Avago Pty Ltd t/a Winchester Industries Revision 2”; and in Midwest Concepts Solutions Pty Ltd’s letter dated 23 October 2012, titled “Re: Application Clear Native Vegetation (Ref: CPS 4599/1)”. These documents include, but are not limited to, the following rehabilitation requirements for Offset 1:
Site preparation:
- weed control
- ripping
- scarifying of ground to create seed beds
Vegetation establishment:
- planting of seedlings at a density of 1000 stems/hectare using 12 species
- direct seeding with an intended density of 2000 stems/ha and target structure of 5-10% upper storey, 30-50% mid storey and 30-50% lower storey.
Monitoring:
- survival counts
Remedial actions (if the success criteria are not met):
- weed control
- infilling
Success criteria:
- 95% survival at January 2013
- 90% survival at winter 2013
Other:
- fencing |
| Timeframe: Site preparation:
- winter 2012
Vegetation establishment:
- commencing winter 2012
Monitoring:
- annually for 3 years commencing January 2013
Remedial actions:
- as required |
| Complete: No |
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| OFFSET 2 |
| Condition status: Current |
| Type(s): Rehabilitation |
| Rationale: This offset will result in the establishment of native vegetation in an area of up to 22 hectares within close proximity of the clearing area. The rehabilitation will involve the use of species consistent with pre-clearing vegetation types.
When combined with Offset 1, up to 32 hectares of land will be rehabilitated. The two different offsets combined are considered to be relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted, mitigating the residual impacts of the project. |
| Security arrangements: Lot 600 on Plan 74377 is freehold land held by the Permit Holder. |
| Governance arrangements: |
| Offset location: Lot 600 on Plan 74377 (formerly Lot M1072 on Plan 4114), Old Telegraph Road, Carnamah, 6517. |
| Approved offset area (ha): 22.0 |
| Bioregion(s): Avon Wheatbelt |
| Delivery agent: |
| CONDITION MILESTONE 1 |
| Milestone: Condition Milestone 1 - relates to Permit condition 3
The Permit Holder must implement and adhere to the offset commitments as outlined in the document dated February 2013, titled “Vegetation Management Plan – Winchester Farm and Avago Pty Ltd t/a Winchester Industries Revision 2”; and in Midwest Concepts Solutions Pty Ltd’s letter dated 23 October 2012, titled “Re: Application Clear Native Vegetation (Ref: CPS 4599/1)”. |
| Timeframe: For the term of the permit. |
| Timeframe (date): 2015-08-17 |
| Complete: No |
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| IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1 |
| Milestone: Implementation Milestone 1 - relates to Condition Milestone 1
The Permit Holder is to implement and adhere to the offset commitments as outlined in the document dated February 2013, titled “Vegetation Management Plan – Winchester Farm and Avago Pty Ltd t/a Winchester Industries Revision 2”; and in Midwest Concepts Solutions Pty Ltd’s letter dated 23 October 2012, titled “Re: Application Clear Native Vegetation (Ref: CPS 4599/1)”. These documents include, but are not limited to, the following rehabilitation requirements for Offset 2:
Site preparation:
- weed control
Vegetation establishment:
- direct planting/ seeding
- establishment of clumps of native grasses
Remedial actions
- weed control |
| Timeframe: Site preparation:
- prior to planting/ seeding
Vegetation establishment:
- commencing winter 2013
Remedial actions:
- as required |
| Complete: No |
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