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Clearing Permit Decision Report
Clearing Permit Decision Report 1. Application details 1.1. Permit application details Permit application No.: 6530/1 Permit type: Purpose Permit 1.2. Proponent details Proponent’s name: Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd 1.3. Property details Property: Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963 , Mineral Lease 4SA (AML 70/4) Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963 , Mineral Lease 246SA (AML 70/246) Iron Ore (Channar Joint Venture) Agreement Act 1987 , Mining Lease 265SA (AM 70/265) Iron Ore (Channar Joint Venture) Agreement Act 1987 , Special Lease for Mining Operations 3116/11553, Documents I 163654 L, K859553 AN, Lot 132 on Deposited Plan 243064 Local Government Area: Shire of Ashburton Colloquial name: Paraburdoo Haul Road 1.4. Application Clearing Area (ha) No. Trees Method of Clearing For the purpose of: 50 Mechanical Removal Haul Road and Associated Activities 1.5. Decision on application Decision on Permit Application: Grant Decision Date: 21 May 2015 2. Site Information 2.1. Existing environment and information 2.1.1. Description of the native vegetation under application Vegetation Description Beard vegetation associations have been mapped for the whole of Western Australia and are useful to look at vegetation in a regional context. Two vegetation associations have been mapped within the application area (GIS Database): 82: Hummock grasslands, low tree steppe; snappy gum over Triodia wiseana ; and 181: Shrublands; mulga & snakewood scrub. A biological survey of the application area and surrounding area was undertaken by Astron Environmental Services (Astron) from 17 to 19 February 2015. The following eleven vegetation communities were identified within the application area (Astron, 2015): D1 – Scattered trees of Eucalyptus victrix over low open woodland of Acacia citrinoviridis over tall shrubland of A. -
Repeated Climate-Linked Host Shifts Have Promoted Diversification in a Temperate Clade of Leaf-Mining Flies
Repeated climate-linked host shifts have promoted SPECIAL FEATURE diversification in a temperate clade of leaf-mining flies Isaac S. Winklera,b,1, Charles Mitterb, and Sonja J. Schefferc aDepartment of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613; bDepartment of Entomology, University of Maryland, 4112 Plant Sciences Building, College Park, MD 20742; and cSystematic Entomology Laboratory, Plant Science Institute, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Building 003, Room 231, BARC-West, Beltsville, MD 20705 Edited by Anurag A. Agrawal, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and accepted by the Editorial Board July 30, 2009 (received for review May 1, 2009) A central but little-tested prediction of ‘‘escape and radiation’’ ever, there is still little evidence on the degree to which changes coevolution is that colonization of novel, chemically defended host in either plant defense or insect ‘‘offense’’ promote diversifica- plant clades accelerates insect herbivore diversification. That the- tion (7). Progress on the insect side has come from several recent ory, in turn, exemplifies one side of a broader debate about the reports plausibly attributing an instance of significantly elevated relative influence on clade dynamics of intrinsic (biotic) vs. extrinsic insect diversity to a co-occurring shift to a new host taxon (5, 10, (physical-environmental) forces. Here, we use a fossil-calibrated 11). Any single instance of elevated diversification, however, molecular chronogram to compare the effects of a major biotic could reflect other influences that happen to be confounded factor (repeated shift to a chemically divergent host plant clade) with the host shift. -
Inventory of Taxa for the Fitzgerald River National Park
Flora Survey of the Coastal Catchments and Ranges of the Fitzgerald River National Park 2013 Damien Rathbone Department of Environment and Conservation, South Coast Region, 120 Albany Hwy, Albany, 6330. USE OF THIS REPORT Information used in this report may be copied or reproduced for study, research or educational purposed, subject to inclusion of acknowledgement of the source. DISCLAIMER The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information used. However, the author and participating bodies take no responsibiliy for how this informrion is used subsequently by other and accepts no liability for a third parties use or reliance upon this report. CITATION Rathbone, DA. (2013) Flora Survey of the Coastal Catchments and Ranges of the Fitzgerald River National Park. Unpublished report. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author would like to thank many people that provided valable assistance and input into the project. Sarah Barrett, Anita Barnett, Karen Rusten, Deon Utber, Sarah Comer, Charlotte Mueller, Jason Peters, Roger Cunningham, Chris Rathbone, Carol Ebbett and Janet Newell provided assisstance with fieldwork. Carol Wilkins, Rachel Meissner, Juliet Wege, Barbara Rye, Mike Hislop, Cate Tauss, Rob Davis, Greg Keighery, Nathan McQuoid and Marco Rossetto assissted with plant identification. Coralie Hortin, Karin Baker and many other members of the Albany Wildflower society helped with vouchering of plant specimens. 2 Contents Abstract .............................................................................................................................. -
Volume 5 Pt 3
Conservation Science W. Aust. 7 (2) : 363–376 (2009) Flora and vegetation of the banded iron formation of the Yilgarn Craton: Robinson Ranges and Mount Gould RACHEL MEISSNER1, GAYNOR OWEN1 & BEN BAYLISS1,2 1 Science Division, Department of Environment and Conservation, PO Box 51, Wanneroo, Western Australia, 6946. Email: [email protected] 2 Avon Natural Diversity Alliance (ANDA), Department of Environment and Conservation, Locked Bag 104,Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983. ABSTRACT A quadrat based study of the flora and vegetation of the Robinson Ranges and Mount Gould, found 170 taxa including 1 weed taxon. Two priority taxa were recorded and two new taxa identified. Fifty quadrats were established to cover the major geographical, geomorphologic and floristic variation across the hills. Data from 49 of these quadrats were used to define seven community types. Differences in communities were strongly correlated with soil chemistry, elevation, amount of exposed bedrock, surficial rock size and slope. Several communities had restricted distributions. None the plant communities of Robinson Range or Mount Gould are currently in the secure conservation estate. INTRODUCTION by cyclonic activity off the Pilbara coast of Western Australia. Cyclones that cross the coast dissipate and The Robinson Ranges is located in the southern part of develop into rain bearing depressions which may bring the Gascoyne bioregion on the northern edge of the rain into the centre of the state. In addition, thunderstorms Yilgarn Craton. The ranges extend over 200 km, beginning may develop from convectional activity (Curry et al. 1994). near the Great Northern Highway, 140 km north of Winter rainfall is often the result of cold frontal activity Meekatharra, and extending west to Mount Padbury. -
Acacia Thoma Maslin
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Department of Parks and Wildlife Science and Conservation Division annual research report 2013–14 DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE There has been much change since we became the Department of Parks and Wildlife in July 2013, with renewed focus on conservation of Western Australia's unique plants and animals and our world- class network of parks, reserves and natural areas. Our Strategic Directions for 2013-14 recognised that science and research play a critical role in effective management of species and ecosystems. In October 2013 the Science Division was amalgamated with the Nature Conservation Division providing new opportunities for science to more directly inform conservation policy and management, and for management requirements and knowledge gaps to set research priorities. While much of our work supports the conservation priorities of the Wildlife corporate goal, we also provide scientific research and information to support delivery of the Parks, Fire, Managed Use and People corporate goals. The combined responsibilities of the divisions are focused around two main areas of Species conservation and Landscape conservation. Our work in species conservation involves activities, such as species and community recovery, wildlife protection and licensing, understanding species biology and taxonomy, while our landscape conservation work is focused on landscape and seascape management, development advice and liaison, understanding ecosystem processes and biological survey. Information systems and monitoring and evaluation link across both species and landscape conservation activities. Across all areas, effective exchange of knowledge and information to support legislation and policy is fundamental to effective delivery of wildlife management outcomes. Partnerships have always been an important means of achieving our outcomes. -
Nuytsia the Journal of the Western Australian Herbarium 24: 103–108 Published Online 3 July 2014
S.J. Dillon, Grevillea saxicola (Proteaceae), a new species from the Pilbara 103 Nuytsia The journal of the Western Australian Herbarium 24: 103–108 Published online 3 July 2014 Grevillea saxicola (Proteaceae), a new species from the Pilbara of Western Australia Steven J. Dillon Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Parks and Wildlife, Locked Bag 104, Bentley Delivery Centre, Western Australia 6983 Email: [email protected] Abstract Dillon, S.J. Grevillea saxicola (Proteaceae), a new species from the Pilbara of Western Australia. Nuytsia 24: 103–108 (2014). A new species of Grevillea R.Br. ex Knight, G. saxicola S.J.Dillon, is described. An amendment to an existing key of Grevillea is provided to include the new taxon, which has conservation priority. Introduction Grevillea R.Br. ex Knight is the third largest genus in Western Australia with 348 taxa, 14 of which occur in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The last revision of the genus was by Makinson (2000) and since that time a further c. 20 taxa have been added to the census of Western Australian plants (Western Australian Herbarium 1998–). Close examination of several Grevillea collections from the southern Pilbara revealed a distinct new taxon that had been previously ascribed to either G. nematophylla F.Muell. or G. berryana Ewart & Jean White. This finding was supported by more recent collections and this new species is described here as G. saxicola S.J.Dillon. Methods Descriptions and measurements are based on dried herbarium specimens held at the Western Australian Herbarium. When possible, up to five flowers were re-hydrated from each specimen for floral examination. -
Annual Report 2008-2009 Annual Report 0
Department of Environment and Conservation and Environment of Department Department of Environment and Conservation 2008-2009 Annual Report 2008-2009 Annual Report Annual 2008-2009 0 ' "p 2009195 E R N M O V E G N T E O H T F W A E I S L T A E R R N A U S T Acknowledgments This report was prepared by the Corporate Communications Branch, Department of Environment and Conservation. For more information contact: Department of Environment and Conservation Level 4 The Atrium 168 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Locked Bag 104 Bentley Delivery Centre Western Australia 6983 Telephone (08) 6364 6500 Facsimile (08) 6364 6520 Recommended reference The recommended reference for this publication is: Department of Environment and Conservation 2008–2009 Annual Report, Department of Environment and Conservation, 2009. We welcome your feedback A publication feedback form can be found at the back of this publication, or online at www.dec.wa.gov.au. ISSN 1835-1131 (Print) ISSN 1835-114X (Online) 8 September 2009 Letter to THE MINISter Back Contents Forward Hon Donna Faragher MLC Minister for Environment In accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, I have pleasure in submitting for presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the Department of Environment and Conservation for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. This report has been prepared in accordance with provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006. Keiran McNamara Director General DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION 2008–2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3 DIRECTOR GENERAL’S FOREWORD Back Contents Forward This is the third annual report of the Department of Environment and Conservation since it was created through the merger of the former Department of Environment and Department of Conservation and Land Management. -
Flora and Vegetation of the Banded Iron Formations of the Yilgarn Craton: the Booylgoo Range
Conservation Science W. Aust. 7 (3) : 503–529 (2010) Flora and vegetation of the Banded Iron Formations of the Yilgarn Craton: the Booylgoo Range ADRIENNE S. MARKEY AND STEVEN J. DILLON Science Division, Department of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife Research Centre, PO Box 51, Wanneroo WA 6946 Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT A quadrat-based survey was undertaken of the vascular flora and plant communities on the Booylgoo Range, 65km east of Sandstone in the arid Murchison bioregion. The Range is an outcropping of the Booylgoo greenstone belt, which consists of diverse lithologies that includes Archaean banded iron formation (BIF), metabasalt, mafics, and Tertiary laterites. Quadrats were strategically placed to cover these broad geologies and the topographic profile of this range. This survey identified a total of 207 taxa (species, subspecies, varieties and forms) and nine putative hybrids from 47 families of vascular plants. This includes six species of conservation significance, five of these being new records for the area. Range extensions exceeding 100km are reported for nine species, but no endemic taxa were found. Classification analysis of presence/absence data on perennial taxa at 51 sites resolved six floristic community types, one of these with two subtypes. These are described in terms of structure, dominant taxa, indicator species and associated soil and environmental attributes. There is a strong association of community types with edaphic factors (topology, rock substrate and soil chemistry). The greatest floristic dissimilarity among communities is between those on banded iron formation and those on mafic substrates, which is associated with marked differences in soil chemical characteristics. -
Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 7.Pdf
0 2km Scale 1:125 000 MGA94 (Zone 51) dgn ~ Imagery: Landgte (2011) LEGEND Species of Interest Study Area Disturbance Footprint Mount Keith Satellite Wanjarri Nature Reserve Tenements (G. Cockerton & P. Goodman WB38116) Surface Water Author: Western Botanical Date: December 2017 Drawn: CAD Resources ~ Tel 9246 3242 URL www.cadresources.com.au December 2017 A4 Rev: B Ref g2414_R02_04_SOI_OX. Addendum to Flora and Vegetation Assessment of the Mt Keith Satellite Study Area, March 2017 Appendix 4: Vegetation Community Descriptions and Quadrat Data BHP Billiton, Nickel West Pty Ltd Report Ref: WB867 WB867 Flora and Vegetation Assessment of the Mt Keith Satellite Operations Study Area June 2017 Appendix 4a: Vegetation Community Descriptions for the Mt Keith Satellite (MKS) Study Area. Addendum to Western Botanical (2017) Flora and Vegetation Assessment of the Mt Keith Satellite Proposal Study Area March 2017. Consultants report to BHP Billiton, Nickel West. Report reference WB867. a 1 WB867 Flora and Vegetation Assessment of the Mt Keith Satellite Study Area June 2017 Appendix 4 Contents Definitions ............................................................................................................... 3 Appendix 4a. Vegetation Community Descriptions .............................................. 5 Appendix 4b. Quadrat & Releve Site Summaries ................................................. 43 2 a WB867 Flora and Vegetation Assessment of the Mt Keith Satellite Operations Study Area June 2017 Definitions Sclerophyll Shrublands are those which are dominated or characterised by plants with hard, drought tolerant, non-succulent foliage. They include common genera such as Acacia, Senna, Sida and Eremophila varieties that make up the bulk of the flora and vegetation of the Yakabindie tenements. These species are generally not salt tolerant, however may demonstrate tolerances to a wide variety of soil types with corresponding range of inferred geochemistry. -
Western Australian Natives Susceptible to Phytophthora Cinnamomi
Western Australian natives susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Compiled by E. Groves, G. Hardy & J. McComb, Murdoch University Information used to determine resistance to P. cinnamomi : 1a- field observations, 1b- field observation and recovery of P.cinnamomi; 2a- glasshouse inoculation of P. cinnamomi and recovery, 2b- field inoculation with P. cinnamomi and recovery. Not Provided- no information was provided from the reference. PLANT SPECIES COMMON NAME ASSESSMENT RARE NURSERY REFERENCES SPECIES AVALABILITY Acacia campylophylla Benth. 1b 15 Acacia myrtifolia (Sm.) Willd. 1b A 9 Acacia stenoptera Benth. Narrow Winged 1b 16 Wattle Actinostrobus pyramidalis Miq. Swamp Cypress 2a 17 Adenanthos barbiger Lindl. 1a A 1, 13, 16 Adenanthos cumminghamii Meisn. Albany Woolly Bush NP A 4, 8 Adenanthos cuneatus Labill. Coastal Jugflower 1a A 1, 6 Adenanthos cygnorum Diels. Common Woolly Bush 2 1, 7 Adenanthos detmoldii F. Muell. Scott River Jugflower 1a 1 Adenanthos dobagii E.C. Nelson Fitzgerald Jugflower NP R 4,8 Adenanthos ellipticus A.S. George Oval Leafed NP 8 Adenanthos Adenanthos filifolius Benth. 1a 19 Adenanthos ileticos E.C. George Club Leafed NP 8 Adenanthos Adenanthos meisneri Lehm. 1a A 1 Adenanthos obovatus Labill. Basket Flower 1b A 1, 7 14,16 Adenanthos oreophilus E.C. Nelson 1a 19 Adenanthos pungens ssp. effusus Spiky Adenanthos NP R 4 Adenanthos pungens ssp. pungens NP R 4 Adenanthos sericeus Labill. Woolly Bush 1a A 1 Agonis linearifolia (DC.) Sweet Swamp Peppermint 1b 6 Taxandria linearifolia (DC.) J.R Wheeler & N.G Merchant Agrostocrinum scabrum (R.Br) Baill. Bluegrass 1 12 Allocasuarina fraseriana (Miq.) L.A.S. Sheoak 1b A 1, 6, 14 Johnson Allocasuarina humilis (Otto & F. -
Vascular Flora of Katjarra in the Birriliburu Indigenous Protected Area
Vascular Flora of Katjarra in the Birriliburu Indigenous Protected Area. Report to the Birriliburu Native Title Claimants and Central Desert Native Title Services N. Gibson, M.A. Langley, S. van Leeuwen & K. Brown Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife December 2014 © Crown copyright reserved Katjarra Vascular Flora Survey Contents List of contributors 2 Abstract 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Methods 3 2.1 Site selection 3 2.2 Collection methods 6 2.3 Identifying the collections 6 2.4 Determining geographic extent 6 3. Results 13 3.1 Overview of collecting 13 3.2 Taxa newly recorded for Katjarra 13 3.3 Conservation listed taxa 13 3.4 Geographically restricted taxa 14 3.5 Un-named taxa 20 4. Discussion 22 Acknowledgements 23 References 24 Appendix 1. List of vascular flora occurring at Katjarra within the Birriliburu IPA. 25 List of contributors Name Institution Qualifications/area of Level/form of contribution expertise Neil Gibson Dept Parks & Wildlife Botany Principal author Stephen van Leeuwen Dept Parks & Wildlife Botany Principal author Margaret Langley Dept Parks & Wildlife Botany Principal author Kate Brown Dept Parks & Wildlife Botany Principal author / Photographer Ben Anderson University of Western Australia Botany Survey participant Jennifer Jackson Dept Parks & Wildlife Conservation Officer Survey participant Julie Futter Dept Parks & Wildlife EIA Co-ordinator Survey participant Robyn Camozzato Dept Parks & Wildlife Conservation Employee Survey participant Kirsty Quinlan Dept Parks & Wildlife Invertebrates Survey participant Neville Hague Dept Parks & Wildlife Regional Ops. Manager Survey participant Megan Muir Dept Parks & Wildlife Conservation Officer Survey participant All photos: K. Brown. Cover photo: View looking north from Katjarra.