❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks about the Minister's consideration of fencing as a strategy to control cane toads in WA. The Minister acknowledges the potential value of fencing and outlines ongoing evaluation and trials.
AnsweredQoN 2405Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Minister been approached in regards to the use of fencing as a possible strategy to control Cane toads in Western Australia?
(2) If yes to (1), how many times?
(3) Does the Minister consider fencing to be a viable interim strategy to control toads?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (3), what action will the Minister take to facilitate such projects?
(2) If yes to (1), how many times?
(3) Does the Minister consider fencing to be a viable interim strategy to control toads?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (3), what action will the Minister take to facilitate such projects?
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Answered
22 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
35 days
(1) Yes.
(2) The issue has been raised through correspondence and in submissions in relation to the preparation of the 'Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia: 2009-2019'.
(3) I am advised that strategic fencing has the potential to be of value in the overall fight against cane toads. The Cane Toad Strategy that I approved in 2009 includes consideration of fencing under action 18 which is "Evaluate the feasibility (which includes cost, potential locations, benefit) of protecting critical habitat for geographically restricted or threatened species, while addressing other key threatening processes."
(4) Not applicable.
(5) I am aware that the Department of Environment and Conservation and Stop the Toad Foundation have cooperated in fencing trials, as have other groups and individuals. DEC has the lead responsibility for considering cane toad fencing and communicating experiences that have been gained from the various trials that have been conducted. I am advised that issues with such fences include their durability and the need for regular maintenance and inspection. DEC will continue to provide updated advice to me on fencing, in keeping with the actions identified in the Cane Toad Strategy.
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(2) The issue has been raised through correspondence and in submissions in relation to the preparation of the 'Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia: 2009-2019'.
(3) I am advised that strategic fencing has the potential to be of value in the overall fight against cane toads. The Cane Toad Strategy that I approved in 2009 includes consideration of fencing under action 18 which is "Evaluate the feasibility (which includes cost, potential locations, benefit) of protecting critical habitat for geographically restricted or threatened species, while addressing other key threatening processes."
(4) Not applicable.
(5) I am aware that the Department of Environment and Conservation and Stop the Toad Foundation have cooperated in fencing trials, as have other groups and individuals. DEC has the lead responsibility for considering cane toad fencing and communicating experiences that have been gained from the various trials that have been conducted. I am advised that issues with such fences include their durability and the need for regular maintenance and inspection. DEC will continue to provide updated advice to me on fencing, in keeping with the actions identified in the Cane Toad Strategy.
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