❓ Hon Alison Xamon's question seeks data on development approvals, tree removal (for development and safety reasons), and policies regarding tree retention/planting on Department of Education properties from 2012-17. The Department provides data on approvals and trees removed for safety, acknowledges policies exist, and tables relevant documents.
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I refer to development on Department of Education property over the period 2012-17, and I ask:
(a) for each financial year, how many development approvals were granted for sites owned by the Department of Education;
(b) for each financial year, how many trees were removed from Department of Education owned sites to make way for sanctioned development;
(c) for each financial year, how many trees were removed from Department of Education owned sites on the basis that the tree was dangerous and/or unhealthy;
(d) does the department have any policies regarding the retention of mature trees or the planting of new trees when planning new developments on school sites; and
(e) if yes to (d), would the Minister please table these policies?
(a) for each financial year, how many development approvals were granted for sites owned by the Department of Education;
(b) for each financial year, how many trees were removed from Department of Education owned sites to make way for sanctioned development;
(c) for each financial year, how many trees were removed from Department of Education owned sites on the basis that the tree was dangerous and/or unhealthy;
(d) does the department have any policies regarding the retention of mature trees or the planting of new trees when planning new developments on school sites; and
(e) if yes to (d), would the Minister please table these policies?
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Answered
13 September 2017
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
10 days
Year Development Approvals Granted 2012-13 175 2013-14 153 2014-15 99 2015-16 142 2016-17 180 (b) The Department of Education does not have this information. (c) The Department of Education removed the following trees, which were dead or posed a safety risk: Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(b) The Department of Education does not have this information. (c) The Department of Education removed the following trees, which were dead or posed a safety risk: Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(c) The Department of Education removed the following trees, which were dead or posed a safety risk: Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(b) The Department of Education does not have this information. (c) The Department of Education removed the following trees, which were dead or posed a safety risk: Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(c) The Department of Education removed the following trees, which were dead or posed a safety risk: Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
Year Number Removed 2012-13 363 2013-14 353 2014-15 550 2015-16 425 2016-17 482 (d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(d) Yes. The guidelines for dealing with existing trees and planting of new trees at new schools are provided on page 17 of the Landscape section of the Department’s Primary School Brief. This section provides for the consideration of all elements that contribute to a well-planned and operating school including the location of existing and new trees. When undertaking new development, the Department of Education retains mature trees wherever safe and practical to do so. (e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
(e [See tabled paper No. ______] for the relevant sections from the Landscape Brief relating to trees
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