❓ A parliamentary question regarding the cultivation of Eucalyptus Nitens in Western Australia and potential toxic run-off concerns, prompted by Tasmanian media reports. The Minister's response indicates that the species is not grown in WA, rendering further questions inapplicable.
AnsweredQoN 1972Legislative Council
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Referring to recent media reports on the high profile fear of run-off from Eucalyptus Nitens forest plantations poisoning drinking water in Tasmania, I ask -
(1) Is Eucalyptus Nitens grown in Western Australia?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how many hectares are planted with this species in Western Australia; and
(b) is the Minister concerned about toxic run-off from these plantations?
(3) If yes to (2)(b), what is the Minister doing about these concerns?
(4) If no to (2)(b), why not?
(1) Is Eucalyptus Nitens grown in Western Australia?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how many hectares are planted with this species in Western Australia; and
(b) is the Minister concerned about toxic run-off from these plantations?
(3) If yes to (2)(b), what is the Minister doing about these concerns?
(4) If no to (2)(b), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
22 March 2010
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Forestry
Response time
18 days
(1) No.
(2 - 4) Not applicable.
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(2 - 4) Not applicable.
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