❓ Mr. Masters raises concerns about potentially hazardous tuart trees near Old Coast Road and seeks clarification on removal approvals and potential use of the timber. The Minister provides a breakdown of agency responsibilities and approval processes.
AnsweredQoN 2282Legislative Assembly
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(1) Recognising that a number of very large tuart trees on the verge of Old Coast Road from Dawesville south will potentially fall across the road, what approvals are required to allow these trees to be removed?
(2) Has any agency within your portfolio responsibility been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees?
(3) Once removed, can these trees be made available for sawmilling, assuming they are of suitable quality?
(4) If not, why not?
(2) Has any agency within your portfolio responsibility been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees?
(3) Once removed, can these trees be made available for sawmilling, assuming they are of suitable quality?
(4) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 December 2003
Responded by
Minister for the Environment
Response time
8 days
(1) Main Roads WA liaises with land owners and public land management agencies about removal of trees outside but adjoining the Old Coast Road road reserve that are considered dangerous to road users. Where tree removal is planned on a large scale, assessment under the Environmental Protection Act may be required. Main Roads WA also liaises with the Forest Products Commission in regard to the disposal of saleable logs produced from the removal of trees on the road reserve and adjoining public lands. (2) The Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) has not been approached by Main Roads WA in regard to the process for removal of tuart trees on lands managed by CALM adjoining the Old Coast Road. (3) The Forest Products Commission has, in the past, made arrangements for the public sale of logs removed from road reserves by Main Roads WA, including tuart logs. (4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) The Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) has not been approached by Main Roads WA in regard to the process for removal of tuart trees on lands managed by CALM adjoining the Old Coast Road. (3) The Forest Products Commission has, in the past, made arrangements for the public sale of logs removed from road reserves by Main Roads WA, including tuart logs. (4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3) The Forest Products Commission has, in the past, made arrangements for the public sale of logs removed from road reserves by Main Roads WA, including tuart logs. (4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Not applicable
(2) The Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) has not been approached by Main Roads WA in regard to the process for removal of tuart trees on lands managed by CALM adjoining the Old Coast Road. (3) The Forest Products Commission has, in the past, made arrangements for the public sale of logs removed from road reserves by Main Roads WA, including tuart logs. (4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3) The Forest Products Commission has, in the past, made arrangements for the public sale of logs removed from road reserves by Main Roads WA, including tuart logs. (4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(4) Answered by (3). Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Department of Environmental Protection; Water and Rivers Commission (1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Approval may be required under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, if the clearing is considered to have a significant environmental impact. Development approval may also be required by local government. In addition, clearing of more than 1ha where this would result in a change in land use requires notification under Regulation 4 of the Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992. As the land is vested in Main Roads, approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads WA is also required. (2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) No. (3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Please see the response by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Office of Water Regulation (1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Not applicable (2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) Office of Water Regulation has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Not applicable Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Perth Zoo (1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Not applicable (2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) Perth Zoo has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Not applicable Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(1) Not applicable (2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(2) Botanic Gardens and Park Authority has not been approached by Main Roads WA to determine the approval process for the removal of these trees. (3-4) Not applicable
(3-4) Not applicable
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