| Condition status: Complete |
| Type(s): Land acquisition |
| Rationale: The approved offset involved the provision of a monetary contribution of $25,000 for the acquisition of 1.74 hectares of remnant native vegetation for inclusion in conservation estate. Given the significant residual impacts were to a Bush Forever site, the offset size was based on a 2:1 ratio consistent with State Planning Policy 2.8 Bushland Policy for the Perth Metropolitan Region.
With the funds provided, a portion of Lot 224 on Plan 2087, Nambeelup (now Lot 401 on Deposited Plan 405854, Nambeelup) was purchased for conservation. Lot 401 is approximately 83 hectares in size and contains approximately 70 hectares of remnant native vegetation. The vegetation present is, for the most part, a woodland dominated by Eucalyptus marginata, Allocasuarina sp. and Banksia spp. The property also includes a section of the Nambeelup Brook including associated riparian vegetation. The majority of the vegetation is estimated to be in very good (Keighery 1994) condition.
The vegetation present on Lot 401 includes suitable foraging, roosting and nesting habitat for Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo. The vegetation is mapped as Bassendean Complex Central and South which retains 26 per cent of its pre-European extent. The vegetation is considered to represent significant remnant vegetation in an area that has been extensively cleared. The vegetation is also considered to form ecological linkages with surrounding remnant vegetation.
Lot 401 is located outside of the Bush Forever study area but occurs within the Green Growth Plan strategic assessment area and is therefore considered appropriate for counterbalancing the loss of Bush Forever vegetation.
The funds provided enabled 2.16 hectares of the 70 hectares of remnant vegetation to be purchased. Offsets Fund contributions received as a condition of the following clearing permits were also used to acquire Lot 401:
- CPS 5207 Ellenbrook Management Pty Ltd (0.52 hectares)
- CPS 5304 The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth (2.16 hectares)
- CPS 5487 The Roman Catholic Bishop of Bunbury (5.44 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) Margaret River Perimeter Road Stage 1 (5.66 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Margaret River Perimeter Road Stage 2 (27.16 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Reid Highway Malaga Drive Interchange (5.14 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Reid Highway duplication Duffy Road to Erindale Road (6.73 hectares)
- CPS 185/5 Water Corporation Baldivis Pressure Main Dixon Road (3.25 hectares)
- CPS 185/6 Water Corporation Baldivis Sewage Pump Station to East Rockingham Wastewater Treatment Plant Pressure Main (8.81 hectares)
- CPS 185/6 Water Corporation Baldivis DN1400 Outlet Tamworth (2.97 hectares)
Note: The offset boundary displayed is that of the entire of Lot 401.
Given the above, the offset is considered relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted, counterbalancing the significant residual impacts of the clearing. |
| Security arrangements: The offset site will be owned and managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife for conservation in perpetuity. |
| Governance arrangements: |
| Offset location: Lot 401 on Deposited Plan 405854, Nambeelup |
| Approved offset area (ha): 1.74 |
| Bioregion(s): Swan Coastal Plain |
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| CONDITION MILESTONE 1 |
| Milestone: The Permit Holder shall provide documentary evidence to the CEO that funding of $25,000 has been transferred to the Department of Environment Regulation for the purpose of establishing or maintaining vegetation. |
| Timeframe: Prior to undertaking any clearing authorised under the permit. |
| Complete: Yes |
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| IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1 |
| Milestone: Department of Environment Regulation to purchase 1.74 hectares of native vegetation for conservation which contains similar environmental values to that to be cleared. |
| Timeframe: |
| Complete: Yes |
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