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Project number 1760/3
Project name

Clearing of 0.8 hectares of native vegetation for the purpose of sand extraction within Lot 1 on Diagram 55913, Monjingup in the Shire of Esperance.
Project status Current
Proponent(s) Clifford Robert, Craig Andrew and Colin Charles Sharpe
Project location

LOT 1 ON DIAGRAM 55913 MONJINGUP 6450

Project bioregion(s) Esperance Plains
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

Clearing of 0.8 hectares of native vegetation which:
- is in very good (Keighery 1994) condition; and
- is considered significant as a remnant within an extensively cleared area (approximately 20% native vegetation remains within a 10 km radius).

The native vegetation to be cleared may also contain:
- signficant habitat for local indigenous fauna;
- vegetation growing in association with nearby wetlands; and
- vegetation with a high level of connectivity to nearby conservation areas.
Offset conditions

4. Wetland revegetation
The Permit Holder shall establish and maintain native vegetation within the area cross-hatched red on attached Plan 1760/3 in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) The vegetation shall be established and maintained to an average planting density of 1000 plants per hectare.

(b) The species shall consist of overstorey, midstorey and understorey wetland species;

(c) Seeds and propagating material shall be sourced from within a 20km radius of the area cleared;

(d) The planting is to commence before 7 May 2009 and be completed by 7 July 2010

(e) Within twelve months of undertaking revegetation in accordance with condition 4(a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Permit, the Permit Holder must:
(i) determine the species composition, structure and density of the area revegetated; and
(ii) where, in the opinion of an environmental specialist, the composition structure and density determined under condition 4(e)(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, the Permit Holder must undertake additional planting of native vegetation in accordance with the requirements of condition 4(a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Permit.
Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 0.8

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2013-09-05 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Rehabilitation
Rationale:

The offset involves the rehabilitation of 0.8 hectares of land adjacent to the cleared area. The rehabilitation will establish native vegetation similar to pre-clearing vegetation types, increasing the amount of native vegetation within an extensively cleared area. Therefore the offset counterbalances the loss of native vegetation for the project, mitigating the residual impacts.
Security arrangements:

Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Portion of Lot 1 on Diagram 55913, Monjingup (1 Keenan Road, Monjingup).
Approved offset area (ha): 0.8
Bioregion(s): Esperance Plains
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 - relates to permit conditions 4(a), (b), (c) & (d)

The Permit Holder shall establish and maintain native vegetation within Lot 1 on Diagram 55913, Monjingup (identified on the clearing permit as the area cross-hatched red on Plan 1760/3) in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The vegetation shall be established and maintained to an average planting density of 1000 plants per hectare;
(b) The species shall consist of overstorey, midstorey and understorey wetland species;
(c) Seeds and propagating material shall be sourced from within a 20km radius of the area cleared;
(d) The planting is to commence before 7 May 2009 and be completed by 7 July 2010.
Timeframe:

For the term of the permit.
Timeframe (date): 2019-09-07
Complete: No
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 2 - relates to permit condition 4(e)

The Permit Holder must:
(i) determine the species composition, structure and density of the area revegetated; and
(ii) where, in the opinion of an environmental specialist, the composition, structure and density will not result in a similar species composition, structure and density to that of pre-clearing vegetation types in that area, the Permit Holder must undertake additional planting of native vegetation.
Timeframe:

Within 12 months of undertaking revegetation in accordance with permit conditions 4(a), (b), (c) and (d) (i.e. Condition Milestone 1).
Complete: No
  • No implementation milestones defined.

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