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❓ This parliamentary question seeks information on the Forest Products Commission's (FPC) initiatives regarding the use of Western Australian native wood for energy production, including specific projects and collaborations with other entities. The answer confirms FPC involvement and refers to a previous question for details on collaborations.

AnsweredQoN 2167Legislative Council

Asked

23 October 2014

Member

Hon Lynn MacLaren

Portfolio

Forestry

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(1) Is the Forest Products Commission (FPC) developing ideas, proposals or projects on the use of Western Australian native wood for energy production? (2) If yes to (1), what are the proposals or projects? (3) Is the FPC working with any companies or agencies to develop the use of Western Australian native wood for energy production? (4) If yes to (3), what are the companies or agencies?

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Answered

2 December 2014

Responded by

Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Forestry

Response time

40 days

(1) Yes
(2) These projects include; firewood, charcoal manufacture and electricity generation.
(3) - (4) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1650 (answer to Question 6 and 7).

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