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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 64 asked in the Legislative Council on 6 May 2021 by Hon Alison Xamon

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

BLACK COCKATOOS — SWAN COASTAL PLAIN

64. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the Minister for Forestry:

I refer to the expected starvation of black cockatoos on the Swan coastal plain due to the harvest of the remaining pines in the Gnangara pine plantation.

(1) Will the government commit to refusing to harvest these pines until such time as a sufficient amount of native cockatoo feed has been planted and reached maturity to support the cockatoo population currently relying on the Gnangara pines?

(2) If not, why not?

Hon ALANNAH MacTIERNAN replied:

I thank the member for the question. The following information has been provided by the Minister for Forestry.

(1) Harvesting operations are managed under the provisions of the Forest management plan 2014–2023 and various subsidiary documents produced in accordance with the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984. This includes an extensive approval process through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to ensure all harvesting is carried out in accordance with applicable environmental standards. Harvesting of pines occurs within a broader context of meeting obligations under state agreement acts, water catchment management and conservation of threatened species. Details on the management activities in place for Carnaby's black cockatoos on the Swan coastal plain should be referred to the Minister for Environment.

(2) Not applicable.