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Environmental Factor Guideline: Landforms

05 October 2025 (Published: 15 August 2022)

IN THIS ARTICLE:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

The purpose of this guideline is to communicate how the factor Landforms is considered by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process.

Specifically, the guideline:

  • describes the factor Landforms and explains the associated objective
  • discusses the environmental values of landforms, and how this links with other factors
  • describes the criteria that may be used to determine whether a landform is significant
  • describes EIA considerations for this factor
  • provides a summary of the type of information that may be required by the EPA to undertake EIA related to this factor
  • describes issues commonly encountered by the EPA during EIA of this factor.

Link to page: Environmental Factor Guideline: Landforms

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.

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