❓ A parliamentary question regarding the monitoring programs for flora and fauna during logging activities in Mundlimup coupe 03, and the FPC's response outlining their procedures and collaboration with DEC.
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mundlimup coupe 03 — monitoring of flora and fauna
I refer to the proposed logging of Mundlimup coupe 03. (1) What monitoring program does the Forest Products Commission have in place for fauna and flora species that could be impacted on by logging activities? (2) What will the FPC do if there is an adverse effect on threatened or endangered species in the coupe? (3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the proposed logging of Mundlimup coupe 03. (1) What monitoring program does the Forest Products Commission have in place for fauna and flora species that could be impacted on by logging activities? (2) What will the FPC do if there is an adverse effect on threatened or endangered species in the coupe? (3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(1) What monitoring program does the Forest Products Commission have in place for fauna and flora species that could be impacted on by logging activities? (2) What will the FPC do if there is an adverse effect on threatened or endangered species in the coupe? (3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(2) What will the FPC do if there is an adverse effect on threatened or endangered species in the coupe? (3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(1) What monitoring program does the Forest Products Commission have in place for fauna and flora species that could be impacted on by logging activities? (2) What will the FPC do if there is an adverse effect on threatened or endangered species in the coupe? (3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(2) What will the FPC do if there is an adverse effect on threatened or endangered species in the coupe? (3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(3) How will the FPC incorporate information about endangered species into planning for logging in this coupe? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(1) Prior to the commencement of harvesting, the FPC examines the fauna distribution information system to determine the likely presence of the species of fauna in the area to be harvested. The information from this report is presented to DEC to seek advice on whether there are any additional fauna management requirements other than those already provided for in existing management guidelines. In relation to flora, the areas to be harvested are checked against DEC’s rare flora registers to check for the presence of declared rare flora or priority species. In addition, any areas of forest that are planned to be cleared—for example, roads, gravel pits, log landings et cetera—are subjected to an intensive ground survey by qualified staff to check for the presence of DRF or priority plant species. These surveys are submitted to DEC for endorsement before operations commence. The FPC provides funding to DEC to undertake post-harvest monitoring of the forest to assess the impact of timber harvesting and other disturbance activities on forest ecosystems. This program is referred to as Forest Check. Reports detailing the findings of this monitoring are published on DEC’s web site. (2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(2) Current management practices and silvicultural guidelines provide for adequate protection of the flora and fauna in state forests. If the outcome of Forest Check monitoring indicated that the FPC’s operations were having a negative impact on flora and fauna, the FPC would work with DEC to determine what changes to management practices would be required. (3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
(3) In respect to fauna, the FPC, with the advice of DEC, identifies and plans for protective management of habitat elements that are potentially used by species classified as endangered or vulnerable. Examples include marking and protection of habitat trees and hollow logs, and excluding disturbance in perennially wet areas of forest. Ground surveys are carried out for flora in the planning phase to identify any rare plants in the sections of forest that may be disturbed for roads or log landings.
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