Dr. Pettitt questions DBCA about awareness and protection measures for the pygmy tingle trapdoor spider during prescribed burns in the Walpole Wilderness. DBCA denies awareness.

AnsweredQoN 1607Legislative Council
Asked
12 September 2023
Portfolio
Environment

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I refer to the prescribed burn locations identified in the Walpole Wilderness by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ (DBCA) Burn Options Program 2023-2024, and I ask: (a) is DBCA aware the pygmy tingle trapdoor spider may be present in some of the locations that may be prescribe burned in the next 12 months and if so, which locations; and (b) if yes to (a), what action will DBCA take to protect the spider from the effects of a prescribed burn?

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Answered
10 October 2023
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Environment
Response time
6 days
(a)          No.
(b)          Not applicable.

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