Regarding the herbicide application to Yabberup forest in 2009, I ask: (a) has the Minister witnessed the inferior coppicing of the herbicide poisoned trees; (b) now that the trees have coppiced poorl

AnsweredQoN 6380Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 October 2011
Portfolio
Environment

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Regarding the herbicide application to Yabberup forest in 2009, I ask:
(a) has the Minister witnessed the inferior coppicing of the herbicide poisoned trees;
(b) now that the trees have coppiced poorly at their base, does this type of coppicing could pose a fire hazard in the near future, and if not, why not; and
(c) is herbicide poisoning of mature native trees in Western Australia’s climate sensitive South West forests is best practice, sustainable forest management, and if yes, please provide reasons?

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Answered
22 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
33 days
(a) I have not had an opportunity to visit harvesting operations in Yabberup forest.
(b) The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised that coppicing that has occurred in Yabberup forest is not considered a significant bushfire hazard.
(c) I refer the Member to my response to question on notice 6379.
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