Project number | 2858/1 |
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Project name | Limestone Resources Australia Pty Ltd has applied to clear up to 6.4 hectares of native vegetation for the expansion of limestone mining operations. The proposal involves clearing approximately 1.8 hectares of vegetation community LWBa and approximately 4.6 hectares of TOSBsOSXp. Vegetation and topsoil will be cleared using a bulldozer, and stockpiled for later use in rehabilitation activities (Landform Research, 2008). Vegetation and topsoil will be cleared using a bulldozer, and stockpiled for later use in rehabilitation activities (Limestone Building Block Company, 2009). |
Project status | Current |
Proponent(s) | Limestone Resources Australia Pty Ltd |
Project location | M 7000341 |
Project bioregion(s) | Swan Coastal Plain |
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., (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 1.08 hectares of native vegetation considered to represent an area of high biodiversity (Priority Ecological Community), a significant habitat for conservation significant fauna and foraging habitat for Carnaby's Black - Cockatoo and a significant ecological linkage and conservation area (Bushforever Site No. 290). |
Offset conditions | Offsets (a) Determination of offsets: (b) For the purpose of this condition, the offset principles are as follows: |
Statutory process | EP Act Clearing (Part V) |
Approved project area (ha) | 1.08 |
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Date: 2011-02-25 | Ministerial statement: None | ||||||||||||||||||
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