The question seeks data on land acquisition and pine seedling procurement for pine plantations since September 2021. The answer provides land acquisition figures but clarifies the Forest Products Commission produces its own seedlings.

AnsweredQoN 1318Legislative Council
Asked
21 March 2023
Portfolio
Forestry

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(1) From 8 September 2021 to date, how many hectares of land have been purchased or leased to be used for pine plantations? (2) From 8 September 2021 to date, how many pine seedlings have been purchased: (a) how many of those in (2), have been planted; (b) how many of those in (2), have been disposed of; and (c) what is the cost per seedling purchased?

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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Minister for Forestry
Response time
6 days
(1) 5,056 hectares have been purchased or leased.  This includes 2,225 hectares that is under contract to purchase.
(2)  (a-c)   The Forest Products Commission does not purchase seedlings but produces its own at the West Manjimup Nursery.

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