A WA parliamentary question addresses the impact of the Northcliffe fire on timber supply. The government indicates no impact on existing contracts and alternative sources to meet commitments.

AnsweredQoN 2878Legislative Council
Asked
17 March 2015
Portfolio
Forestry

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(1) What was the total loss of millable timber as a result of the Northcliffe fire? (2) Will this impact Government's ability to meet existing timber contracts? (3) What is the Government doing to address the timber shortage resulting from the Northcliffe fire?

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Answered
21 April 2015
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Forestry
Response time
35 days
(1) This question should be referred to the Minister for Environment.
(2) No.
(3) There is the potential to meet contractual commitments from other areas of forest available for timber harvesting.

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