❓ A parliamentary question regarding prescribed burns in the South West region of WA, including specific details on burn locations, scale, staffing, and future plans. The response provides some data but deflects some questions to other entities.
AnsweredQoN 2872Legislative Council
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(1) In each of 2014 and 2015, how many prescribed burns were performed in the South West region? (2) For each burn identified in (1), how much land was burnt? (3) For each burn identified in (1), how many staff were involved in undertaking the prescribed burn? (4) What prescribed burns have been performed/undertaken in the area surrounding Dunsborough in the last five years? (5) Will the Minister table the prescribed burn plans for the South West for the next five years?
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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
49 days
The Minister for Environment has provided the following response.
(1)-(2) [See Tabled Paper No. #].
(3) A prescribed burn involves a significant planning and liaison stage preceding implementation that will involve a variety of personnel. The physical implementation of a prescribed burn is rarely completed in one day and may occur over a period of months depending on complexity, fuel type, weather and geography. As such, it is not possible to provide an accurate account of the number of individuals involved in any specific prescribed burn.
(4) The Department of Parks and Wildlife does not manage any bushland surrounding Dunsborough. This question would best be directed to the City of Busselton.
(5) The Department of Parks and Wildlife produces an Indicative Six Season Prescribed Burn Plan that equates to a forward planning period of three years. The plan is updated biannually and is published on the Department's website.
(1)-(2) [See Tabled Paper No. #].
(3) A prescribed burn involves a significant planning and liaison stage preceding implementation that will involve a variety of personnel. The physical implementation of a prescribed burn is rarely completed in one day and may occur over a period of months depending on complexity, fuel type, weather and geography. As such, it is not possible to provide an accurate account of the number of individuals involved in any specific prescribed burn.
(4) The Department of Parks and Wildlife does not manage any bushland surrounding Dunsborough. This question would best be directed to the City of Busselton.
(5) The Department of Parks and Wildlife produces an Indicative Six Season Prescribed Burn Plan that equates to a forward planning period of three years. The plan is updated biannually and is published on the Department's website.
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