❓ A parliamentary question regarding the clearing of foredune vegetation in Port Hedland by the Town Council, specifically concerning compliance with environmental regulations and the Port Hedland Coastal Plan. The Minister's response indicates no formal application was made and cites weed management and safety as reasons for the clearing.
AnsweredQoN 183Legislative Council
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(1) Is the Minister aware that the Town of Port Hedland has begun clearing an area of foredune vegetation up to 30 metres wide along the northern edge of Sutherland Street in Cooke Point, Port Hedland?
(2) Is yes to (1), was a formal application to clear this land made to the EPA by the Town of Port Hedland Council?
(3) If yes to (1), what reasons were cited by Port Hedland Town Council for the land clearing?
(4) Is the Minister aware of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992), which states in section 4.5, page 40 ‘…the principle role of this sector is to act as an erosion buffer for the homes along Sutherland Street. As such, the main management goal should be to enhance the natural functioning of the dunes. In the first instance this will require regeneration of vegetation on areas that have been degraded.’?
(2) Is yes to (1), was a formal application to clear this land made to the EPA by the Town of Port Hedland Council?
(3) If yes to (1), what reasons were cited by Port Hedland Town Council for the land clearing?
(4) Is the Minister aware of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992), which states in section 4.5, page 40 ‘…the principle role of this sector is to act as an erosion buffer for the homes along Sutherland Street. As such, the main management goal should be to enhance the natural functioning of the dunes. In the first instance this will require regeneration of vegetation on areas that have been degraded.’?
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Answered
18 September 2001
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
27 days
(2) No (3) Advice from the Department of Conservation and Land Management it that this species is an environmental weed of national significance. It is common for the fallen foliage of these trees to smother and kill native plants. In addition, advice from the Office of the Commissioner of Soil and Land Conservation is that there is no need to notify the clearing of areas less than one hectare. The main purpose of the clearing of the 5 metre wide strip was to satisfy safety concerns by relocating the existing footpath. (4) The Minister for the Environment and Heritage is not specifically aware of the quoted section of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992).
(3) Advice from the Department of Conservation and Land Management it that this species is an environmental weed of national significance. It is common for the fallen foliage of these trees to smother and kill native plants. In addition, advice from the Office of the Commissioner of Soil and Land Conservation is that there is no need to notify the clearing of areas less than one hectare. The main purpose of the clearing of the 5 metre wide strip was to satisfy safety concerns by relocating the existing footpath. (4) The Minister for the Environment and Heritage is not specifically aware of the quoted section of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992).
(4) The Minister for the Environment and Heritage is not specifically aware of the quoted section of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992).
(3) Advice from the Department of Conservation and Land Management it that this species is an environmental weed of national significance. It is common for the fallen foliage of these trees to smother and kill native plants. In addition, advice from the Office of the Commissioner of Soil and Land Conservation is that there is no need to notify the clearing of areas less than one hectare. The main purpose of the clearing of the 5 metre wide strip was to satisfy safety concerns by relocating the existing footpath. (4) The Minister for the Environment and Heritage is not specifically aware of the quoted section of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992).
(4) The Minister for the Environment and Heritage is not specifically aware of the quoted section of the Port Hedland Coastal Plan (August 1992).
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