❓ Ms. Mettam questions the Forest Products Commission about replanting requirements in softwood logging contracts and associated bushfire risks. The Minister confirms there is no replanting clause.
AnsweredQoN 6338Legislative Assembly
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(1) In the Forest Products Commission's contracts for the sale of softwood logs, is there a clause requiring that trees to produce softwood logs be replanted in some or all areas where softwood trees are harvested? (2) If yes to (1): (a) what does the clause specify; (b) what species of softwood trees are required to be planted or replanted; (c) does this mean that softwood plantations are now being planted or replanted in: (i) the South West Region; and (ii) the Margaret River Region; and (d) has the Minister received any advice regarding the bushfire risk associated with (c)? If yes, what was the advice and when was it received?
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Answered
16 September 2020
Responded by
Minister for Forestry
Response time
10 days
(1) No
(2) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable
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