Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the Forest Products Commission (FPC) about the anticipated volume of wood products, specifically firewood, charcoal, and jarrah logs, from planned logging in Mowen 1 and Mowen 2 coupes. The FPC provides volume estimates for jarrah logs but not for firewood or charcoal, which are considered residue products.

AnsweredQoN 2244Legislative Council
Asked
2 December 2014
Portfolio
Forestry

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(1) Further to question on notice No. 1483 of 23 September 2014, what volume of wood does the Forest Products Commission anticipate generating from the planned logging of Mowen 1 and Mowen 2, for each of the following products: (a) firewood; (b) charcoal; and (c) any other products (please specify)? (2) Are there any other products from logging Mowen 1 or Mowen 2 where the Forest Products Commission has not calculated or estimated the volume of wood or product? (3) If yes to (2), what is each product from: (a) Mowen 1; and (b) Mowen 2?

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Answered
10 March 2015
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Forestry
Response time
98 days
(1)(a-b) Firewood and charcoal are residue products. Forest Products Commission does not estimate the volumes available.
(c) For Mowen 1 the planned volume of first and second grade jarrah logs attributed to this coupe in the annual harvest plans is 3 300 cubic metres. For Mowen 2 the planned volume of first and second grade jarrah logs attributed to this coupe in the annual harvest plans is 4 000 cubic metres.
(2) Other products will be produced from the coupe if available and required.
(3) Not applicable.

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