❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) on their management and research efforts regarding the Quambalaria pitereka pathogen affecting marri trees. The Minister responds that research is ongoing and management actions will be developed based on research outcomes.
AnsweredQoN 5630Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to Bulletin No. 16 'Marri flowering threatened by introduced pathogen' published in 2011 by the Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Woodland and Forest Health
http://www.foresthealth.com.au/files/CoE%20Bulletin%20no.16_LR.pdf
, and I ask —
(1) Is the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) currently managing the introduced marri pathogen
Quambalaria pitereka
?
(2) If yes to (1) —
(a) will the Minister please provide full details of DEC's management strategy including —
(i) how it addresses the speed with which the pathogen has become widespread in the south west;
(ii) how it addresses the pathogen's evolution from a leaf pathogen in the eastern States to affecting both vegetative and reproductive tissues of trees in this State;
(iii) how it takes into account that marri in the south west is also subject to attack from a variety of other pathogens;
(iv) how, and how frequently, the level of success of the strategy is being measured; and
(b) what has been the outcome of DEC's management to date?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) What research on this disease is being conducted in relation to —
(a) the mechanism of infection;
(b) the impact on native bird food sources;
(c) the impact on honey production; and
(d) the fecundity and future of marri trees?
(5) What is the time frame for completion of this research?
(6) What resources (including funding and full time equivalent staff) have been allocated to this research?
http://www.foresthealth.com.au/files/CoE%20Bulletin%20no.16_LR.pdf
, and I ask —
(1) Is the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) currently managing the introduced marri pathogen
Quambalaria pitereka
?
(2) If yes to (1) —
(a) will the Minister please provide full details of DEC's management strategy including —
(i) how it addresses the speed with which the pathogen has become widespread in the south west;
(ii) how it addresses the pathogen's evolution from a leaf pathogen in the eastern States to affecting both vegetative and reproductive tissues of trees in this State;
(iii) how it takes into account that marri in the south west is also subject to attack from a variety of other pathogens;
(iv) how, and how frequently, the level of success of the strategy is being measured; and
(b) what has been the outcome of DEC's management to date?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) What research on this disease is being conducted in relation to —
(a) the mechanism of infection;
(b) the impact on native bird food sources;
(c) the impact on honey production; and
(d) the fecundity and future of marri trees?
(5) What is the time frame for completion of this research?
(6) What resources (including funding and full time equivalent staff) have been allocated to this research?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
63 days
(1)-(3) Research is continuing into the nature and impact of
Quambalaria
species. Once a clearer picture emerges, management actions can be developed. I refer the Hon Member to responses provided to Legislative Council Question without Notice 601 on 17 August 2011 and Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 7949 on 15 May 2012.
(4a)-(d) Research is being carried out by the Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Woodland and Forest Health. The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is an industry partner with the Centre of Excellence. The Centre has secured an Australian Research Council linkage grant to undertake research into the underlying causes and practical management solutions to marri decline in the south-west of Western Australia. This research will help inform management decisions.
(5) This research project is anticipated to have a five year timeline.
(6) Funding is through an Australian Research Council linkage grant. The grant has recently been awarded and resources are yet to be fully allocated. DEC will complement this research with an in-kind contribution. Further project proposals are being developed with the aim to attract research funds to undertake work into marri decline, including the impact of
Quambalaria
species.
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Quambalaria
species. Once a clearer picture emerges, management actions can be developed. I refer the Hon Member to responses provided to Legislative Council Question without Notice 601 on 17 August 2011 and Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 7949 on 15 May 2012.
(4a)-(d) Research is being carried out by the Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Woodland and Forest Health. The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is an industry partner with the Centre of Excellence. The Centre has secured an Australian Research Council linkage grant to undertake research into the underlying causes and practical management solutions to marri decline in the south-west of Western Australia. This research will help inform management decisions.
(5) This research project is anticipated to have a five year timeline.
(6) Funding is through an Australian Research Council linkage grant. The grant has recently been awarded and resources are yet to be fully allocated. DEC will complement this research with an in-kind contribution. Further project proposals are being developed with the aim to attract research funds to undertake work into marri decline, including the impact of
Quambalaria
species.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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