DEC: Land Owners


	Information for Land Owners


	The Department of Environment has key roles in land use planning, sustainable development and natural resource management. To this end, we develop policies, regulations and best practice guidelines for land owners throughout Western Australia. The list below also includes other relevant publications and forms for licence and permit applications.

Related Documents

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	A Guide for Local Government - Clearing Native Vegetation under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 Size: 119kb Publish Date: 01-JUN-2005 09:43 AM This document provides some general guidance to local governments on how the laws for clearing native vegetation under the Environmental Protection Act interact with local government processes and how local governments can apply for a clearing permit.

	A Guide to Clearing Permits under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 Size: 105kb Publish Date: 01-JUN-2005 09:20 AM This Guide explains when a permit to clear native vegetation is required and how you should apply for a permit. This a general guide to landholders and other potential applicants. There is a separate guide for local government authorities.

	A Guide to the Exemptions and Regulations for Clearing Native Vegetation Size: 145kb Publish Date: 01-JUN-2005 09:13 AM This Guide explains how the exemptions and regulations for clearing native vegetation operate under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The Guide specifically addresses: • Exemptions for clearing native vegetation under Schedule 6 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 • Exemptions for clearing native vegetation under the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004

	A Guide to the exemption for clearing Native Vegetation for maintenance in existing transport corridors Size: 718kb Publish Date: 23-AUG-2007 11:55 AM This Guide explains how the exemptions for clearing in existing transport corridors under regulations for clearing native vegetation operate under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The Guide specifically addresses: � Exemptions for clearing native vegetation under regulation 5, item 22 and Schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004

	A guide to burning under the Native Vegetation clearing provisions Size: 366kb Publish Date: 15-JUL-2008 04:17 PM These guidelines are part of a series that have been prepared by the Department of Environment and Conservation to provide advice on the protection of native vegetation. This document comprises a set of guidelines for protecting the values of native vegetation wherever fire is planned as a management tool. They have been placed in the public forum as a guide to best environmental management practice.

	Aquaculture projects Size: 141kb Publish Date: 01-FEB-2003 08:10 AM These notes apply to premises used to propagate aquatic vegetation or commercially �farm� aquatic animals including fish, crustaceans, eg marron and shellfish in areas where terrestrial and estuarine water resources may be affected.

	Chemical blending Size: 225kb Publish Date: 01-SEP-2003 08:17 AM This note applies to premises where chemicals or chemical products that are stored, decanted, blended, diluted or packaged, could cause contamination of waters in the environment in the event of spillage or discharge.

	Chemical spills - emergency response planning Size: 81kb Publish Date: 01-SEP-2002 08:20 AM This note applies to any chemical spillage that may pose a threat to aspects of the environment, including human health and amenity.

	Dewatering of soil Size: 189kb Publish Date: 01-AUG-2003 08:24 AM These notes apply to de-watering operations that draw water from groundwater seepage, excavations that intersect aquifers or run-off from storm events. The main purpose is to guide the environmental management of de-watering associated with construction sites, however aspects may relate to agricultural land drainage.

	Draft Identification and Investigation of Acid Sulfate Soils Size: 389kb Publish Date: 01-JUN-2006 12:35 PM This guideline forms part of a comprehensive statutory and policy framework for the identification, assessment and management of acid sulfate soils in Western Australia. Public comment period closed 1st September 2006

	Environmental Code of Practice for Poultry Farms in Western Australia Size: 677kb Publish Date: 01-MAY-2004 09:02 AM This Environmental Code of Practice replaces the WA Environmental Protection Authority�s Environmental Code of Practice for the Poultry Industry 1991. The Code is a fundamental point of reference to all industry members, planners, developers, government departments and members of the public interested in the poultry industries.

	Environmental Guidelines for the Establishment and Maintenance of Turf and Grassed Areas Size: 646kb Publish Date: 01-DEC-2001 08:51 AM These guidelines provide information on environmental issues associated with the establishment and maintenance of turf and grassed areas, essentially for the Swan Coastal Plain. They highlight the environmental problems associated with inefficient practices and show the economic benefits that can be gained through environmentally sound management practices. This document is not intended to be a guide on how to grow turf.

	Environmental Management Guidelines for Vineyards 2002 Size: 243kb Publish Date: 01-JUN-2002 08:47 AM These environmental management guidelines are intended to provide guidance on the best management practices for the viticulture industry in Western Australia.

	Environmental Management and Cleaner Production Directory for Small and Medium Businesses (SCCP) Size: 1,086kb Publish Date: 21-APR-2005 09:13 AM This Directory lists State, national and international environmental and cleaner production guidelines for small and medium businesses. Local governments, industry associations, catchment groups, the Department of Environment (DoE) and other State agencies are encouraged to use this Directory to assist businesses to achieve cleaner production and adopt practices that protect the environment.

	Extractive industries within PDWS Areas Size: 141kb Publish Date: 01-JUL-2000 08:51 AM These notes apply to the establishment, operation and rehabilitation of extractive industries within Public Drinking Water Source Areas (PDWSAs) across the State.

	Floriculture activities in sensitive environments Size: 200kb Publish Date: 01-MAY-2003 09:02 AM Floriculture includes all commercially grown flowering and ornamental plants in greenhouse-based pots, trays, troughs, contained beds or in field settings. These notes apply to both new and established operations growing or maintaining plants within sensitive environments.

	General guidance on managing Acid Sulfate Soils Size: 91kb Publish Date: 01-AUG-2003 08:57 AM Introduction to the subject of acid sulfate soils (ASS) and general direction to local government, State agencies, organisations and individuals involved with managing development and carrying out works in areas where ASS are present.

	Getting to know your purpose permit Size: 67kb Publish Date: 14-SEP-2007 11:15 AM This Guide explains how to comply with a purpose permit issued under the clearing provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. It is particularly relevant to local governments.

	Guidance for groundwater management in urban areas on acid sulfate soils Size: 676kb Publish Date: 01-OCT-2004 09:00 AM The purpose of this document is to provide generic guidance on the management of groundwater both during and after development on acid sulfate soils to prevent groundwater beneath these areas being contaminated by changes in water table elevation, and to ensure that the discharge of water from the development site does not cause environmental harm to aquatic ecosystems that receive the discharge.

	Guide to developing a clearing permit offset proposal Size: 96kb Publish Date: 14-SEP-2007 11:05 AM This Guide explains how to prepare an offset proposal required as a condition of a clearing permit issued under the clearing provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The Guide specifically addresses: �The offset principles and complying with the requirements of these.

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