BARRABUP FOREST —
LOGGING
833. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Forestry:
I refer to the Minister for Environment's
response to petition 24, which opposes logging in Nannup.
(1) Has the
Forest Products Commission commenced rehabilitation of the old-growth forest
areas in the Barrabup 03 coupe that were incorrectly cleared to construct
forestry tracks?
(2) If no to (1), when will
rehabilitation commence and what rehabilitation steps will be undertaken?
(3) If yes to
(1), can the minister please advise of the rehabilitation steps undertaken and
the dates they were commenced?
Hon DARREN WEST replied:
On behalf of the Minister for
Regional Development representing the Minister for Forestry, I give the
following information.
(1) No.
(2) The Forest
Products Commission will commence rehabilitation within the next two months,
depending on soil moisture conditions allowing access to the area. The Forest
Products Commission will follow the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation
and Attractions' ''Landing and extraction track rehabilitation
procedure'' in consultation with the department.
(3) Not applicable.