Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) Approx. 0.07 and/or number of individual trees to be removed 19 living trees between 3-8m in height, 2 dead trees 6-7m in height. Proposed method of clearing: Both mechanical and hand-held clearing and slashing for the compound and construction lay-down area and access track, and hand-held lopping of branches over- hanging the access route Purpose of clearing: To establish a compound for an nbn fixed-wireless facility, construction lay-down area and access track. Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from January 2018 to January 2018 Final land use: Telecommunications infrastructure You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, provide details: Compound location selected in a generally cleared area close to an existing access point and firebreak (to be utilised in part for vehicular access)
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) 10.68ha and/or number of individual trees to be removed 0 Proposed method of clearing: Spraying with glyphosate bioactive/ cutting below water level and removing/ removing from rhyzomes with specialized vehicle (Truxor – Xxxx Cove Waterways) Purpose of clearing: To manage Typha orientalis to prevent it from becoming invasive and dominating sites and reducing biodiversity Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from June 2019 to June 2024 Final land use: Conservation area You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, provide details: Refer to DWER’s Clearing of native vegetation offsets procedure guideline available on the DWER website, and the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) WA Environmental Offsets Policy and Guidelines on the EPA website for further information. Do you want to submit a clearing permit offset proposal with your application? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, provide details, and complete and attach Appendix A of the Clearing of native vegetation offsets procedure guideline.
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) TREATMENT 2320 - this break is required to manage the planned prescribed burn. 0.475 ha. This firebreak will be plotted to minimise removal of any significant vegetation reflective of the Eucalypt Woodland TEC. Width of the firebreak will be in accordance with the Shire of Wagin firebreak notice – no more than 3metres. TREATMENT 2326 – Prescribed Burn to reduce fuel age and fuel loading. 26 Hectares. Cool slow burn. TREATMENT 2325 – this break is required to contain the planned prescribed burn. 0.786 ha. This firebreak will be plotted to minimise removal of any significant vegetation reflective of the Eucalypt Woodland TEC. Width of the firebreak will be in accordance with the Shire of Wagin firebreak notice – no more than 3metres. and/or number of individual trees to be removed Unknown – however significant vegetation will be retained The prescribed burn will be undertaken in Autumn or Spring and will be conducted as a cool, slow burn with minimal scorch height. Proposed method of clearing: Fuel reduction burn and mechanical works.(mulching) Mulch dead branches on ground. Note: Total clearing of the land will not be undertaken. Purpose of clearing: The reserves create a fire risk to town site. Clean up areas to create fire break. The prescribed burn is also advantageous to regenerate the native vegetation which is in a significantly degraded condition with a prevalence of sheoaks taking over the land tenure. Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from September 2019 to September 2024 Final land use: Recreation No change to land use You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes,...
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) 22.4 Ha within the four purpose boundaries. and/or number of individual trees to be removed Proposed method of clearing: Mechanical means. Purpose of clearing: Extension of existing gravel pits for road upgrades and maintenance works. Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from June 2020 to December 2023 Final land use: Pastoral/grazing. You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, provide details: Minimise clearing wherever possible.
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) 142 ha and/or number of individual trees to be removed NA Proposed method of clearing: Clearing will be by earth moving equipment. Purpose of clearing: The purpose of the clearing is to upgrade the Hillside Marble-Bar Road to a sealed road to allow for the haulage of iron ore from Atlas' Corunna Downs Project to Port Hedland and for use by the general public. The proposed upgrade will include geotechnical and water investigations, water infrastructure, vertical and horizontal realignment and widening of the existing road. The proposed works is over a 33km length of road. Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from April 2019 to April 2026 Final land use: Public road You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? Yes No If yes, provide details: Upgrade of the existing public road is the option with least impact- the alternate being a new road. Refer to DWER’s Clearing of native vegetation offsets procedure guideline available on the DWER website, and the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) WA Environmental Offsets Policy and Guidelines on the EPA website for further information. Do you want to submit a clearing permit offset proposal with your application? Yes No If yes, provide details, and complete and attach Appendix A of the Clearing of native vegetation offsets procedure guideline.
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) 10 and/or number of individual trees to be removed Proposed method of clearing Selected individual dead and fallen trees Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 From 2018 to 2020 Purpose of clearing Fire mitigation and more pasture growth for cattle Final land use: Cattle grazing but maintain xxxx
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) 4 and/or number of individual trees to be removed Proposed method of clearing: Knock over vegetation with blade up and stockpile for use in rehabilitation. Blade down clearing with loader to remove topsoil to store for use in rehabilitation. Purpose of clearing: Mineral processing plant and associated infrastructure. Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from February 2019 to August 2019 Final land use: Rural/industrial You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, provide details: The processing plant is to be located on previously disturbed ground as far as possible, with only minor clearing of isolated patches of highly disturbed vegetation required. The process plant has been designed to have a minimal footprint as possible and is located as close to the bitterns intake and outlet as possible to minimise pipeline distances. Ponds are located on bare tidal flats.
Proposed clearing. You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce, or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? Yes No If yes, provide details: Numerous arrangements of the car park with its existing footprint were considered however, there was no configuration capable of accommodating the increase in additional car bays as required by AS3962-2001 which states; urban boat ramps require 40-50 boat trailer bays for each ramp/lane. Clearing of native vegetation offsets procedure guideline available on the DWER website, and the Environmental Protection WA Environmental Offsets Policy and Guidelines on the EPA website for further information. Do you want to submit a clearing permit offset proposal with your application? Yes No If yes, provide details, and complete and attach Appendix A of the Clearing of native vegetation offsets procedure guideline.
Proposed clearing. An aerial photograph and/or map with a north arrow must be attached, clearly marking the area proposed to be cleared or if you have the facilities, a digital map on a suitable portable digital storage device of the area to clear as an ESRI shapefile with the following properties: Geometry type: Polygon shape Coordinate system: GDA 1994 (Geographic latitude/longitude) Datum: GDA 1994 (Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). An ESRI shapefile must be provided if the application requires an assessment under an EPBC Act accredited process. Total area of clearing proposed (hectares) 4570m2 (see map provided) and/or number of individual trees to be removed Proposed method of clearing: Mechanical, removal and mulching. Diseased tree mulch will not be used in other areas. Purpose of clearing: Road widening to improve road safety and service, installation of new bridge 3694 replaced with culvert. Period within which clearing is proposed to be undertaken, e.g. May 2018 – June 2018 from December 2018 to December 2020 Final land use: Access road You must provide evidence that avoidance and mitigation options have been pursued to eliminate, reduce or otherwise mitigate the need for, and scale of, the proposed clearing of native vegetation. Have alternatives that would avoid or minimise the need for clearing been considered and applied? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, provide details: Have surveyed trees and most are diseased and close to the road verge, none can be realistically protected during road works activity.
