Review of native vegetation clearing legislation Environment Minister David Templeman has announced a review of the State's native vegetation clearing legislation to vastly improve processes and environmental outcomes. The review will examine the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004, and those parts of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 that were introduced in 2004 and which make it an offence to clear native vegetation unless a permit is granted or an exemption applies. Read more...   Fertiliser Action Plan - Report to the Minister  Fertiliser Action Plan - Report to the Minister for the Environment on stakeholder input and implementation of the Fertiliser Action Plan (183.21 kB). Related downloads  Fertiliser Action Plan - phasing out the use of highly water soluble phosphorus fertilisers in environmentallly sensitive areas of South West, Western Australia (488.96 kB) A report to the Western Australian Minister for the Environment, prepared by the Joint Government and Fertiliser Industry Working Party. Public comment period closed 31 July 2007.  Fertiliser Action Plan - Background Document (322.44 kB) Additional information on the proposed phasing-out of the use of highly soluble phosphorus fertilisers in environmentally sensitive areas of South West, Western Australia. (May 2007) Date: 13/6/2008

DEC Enforcement and Prosecution Policy The Enforcement and Prosecution Policy (EPP) provides the Department of Environment and Conservation with an improved means to promote and achieve positive environmental outcomes through compliance. The Policy was drafted as a tool to help the department fulfill its role in protecting and conserving the State’s environment and to provide an understanding of how the department approaches enforcement of the legislation it is responsible for administering.   Partial site closure in the Shark Bay District The Eagle Bluff Boardwalk approx 20km east of Denham in the Shark Bay District will be undergoing some major renovations from early May until mid June 2008. The boardwalk will be undergoing an upgrade and renovations of the hand railing and decking surfaces. There will be partial closures affecting this site but public access will be provided to half of the facility including one of the two lookouts at any time, so it is still well worth a visit. If you would like any further information please contact the DEC office in Denham, phone 08 9948 1208.

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