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❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the Forest Products Commission regarding estimated and actual sawlog volumes from Denham compartment 1, Northern Zone, as outlined in the 2016 South West Native Forest Logging Plan. The response provides some estimated volumes and indicates logging is ongoing.

AnsweredQoN 4469Legislative Council

Asked

11 October 2016

Member

Hon Lynn MacLaren

Portfolio

Forestry

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(1) I refer to the Forest Products Commission 2016 South West Native Forest Logging Plan , northern zone, coupes carried forward from 2015 or earlier, and specifically to the 1,875 ha net plan area in Denham compartment 1, and I ask, what volume of sawlogs from that compartment has it been estimated will be sold for each of the following categories: (a) high quality sawlogs; (b) first and second grade sawlogs; (c) bole sawlogs; and (d) other sawlogs? (2) Has the planned logging for this area been completed? (3) If yes to (2), what volumes have been sold for each of the following categories: (a) high quality sawlogs; (b) first and second grade sawlogs; (c) bole sawlogs; and (d) other sawlogs? (4) If no to (2), when will logging be completed?

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Answered

16 November 2016

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Forestry

Response time

36 days

(1) In reference to the 2016 South West Native Forest Harvest Plan – Northern Zone. (a) Not estimated (b) 9250 cubic metres of jarrah first and second grade sawlogs. First and second grade sawlogs of other species are not estimated. (c) Not estimated (d) Not estimated (2) No (3)(a) – (d) Not applicable (4) The remaining harvesting operations are scheduled to be completed by late 2017.

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