❓ Question on Notice regarding weed and feral animal control at Stakehill Swamp, including chemical usage, alternative methods, and community involvement in management. The Minister's response outlines actions taken and future plans.
AnsweredQoN 2257Legislative Council
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(1) With reference to question on notice No. 1489 of 25 September 2014, when was the last time Pampas grass were targeted in the weed control program? (2) Will the Minister provide detailed maps of where glyposate and bioactive were used? (3) What other chemicals have been used and where? (4) Will the Minister consider alternative methods including slashing and physical removal of weeds? (5) Why is the Department of Planning not controlling feral animals? (6) Will the Minister investigate what work is being done by the local Landcare groups and how they, and others in the community, could be used to better manage this important area? (7) Will the Minister consider conducting a qualified review on the Minister's management plan?
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Answered
10 March 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
98 days
(1) Spraying for pampas grass at Stakehill Swamp occurred in March 2014.
(2) No. Maps are not prepared as the Department of Planning staff and contractors attend the site to identify the weed control required.
(3) No other chemicals have been used.
(4) Physical weed removal has been used in the past in wetland areas as it is the most effective means of eradicating certain weeds in these environments. Slashing is used on grassland, with contractors directed to exercise caution around specific vegetation types such as sedges and zamia palms.
(5) Regular feral animal control is undertaken on sites when there is sufficient evidence to do so, taking into consideration the risks to local fauna. There has been insufficient evidence to warrant such action in this area.
(6) The Western Australian Planning Commission's land is managed in conjunction with local community groups where possible and involvement with these groups will continue.
(7) The management plan is being followed and no reviews are planned.
(2) No. Maps are not prepared as the Department of Planning staff and contractors attend the site to identify the weed control required.
(3) No other chemicals have been used.
(4) Physical weed removal has been used in the past in wetland areas as it is the most effective means of eradicating certain weeds in these environments. Slashing is used on grassland, with contractors directed to exercise caution around specific vegetation types such as sedges and zamia palms.
(5) Regular feral animal control is undertaken on sites when there is sufficient evidence to do so, taking into consideration the risks to local fauna. There has been insufficient evidence to warrant such action in this area.
(6) The Western Australian Planning Commission's land is managed in conjunction with local community groups where possible and involvement with these groups will continue.
(7) The management plan is being followed and no reviews are planned.
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