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❓ Dr. Steve Thomas inquires about a government management plan for Ibis in Perth and the South West. The government responds that no specific plan exists, and the responsibility lies with landowners, with DBCA providing advice and licenses.

AnsweredQoN 2571Legislative Council

Asked

15 October 2019

Member

Hon Dr Steve Thomas

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Environment

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(1) Does the Government or Department of Biosecurity, Conservation and Attractions have a management plan to control Ibis ( Threskiornis spp.) in Perth and the South West land division of Western Australia? (2) If yes to (1), will the Minister please table that plan? (3) If no to (1): (a) how does the Government plan to manage the impact of Ibis in Western Australia; and (b) will the Government develop a plan to manage the impact of Ibis in Western Australia?

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Answered

19 November 2019

Responded by

Minister for Environment

Response time

9 days

(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3)(a)-(b) The responsibility to manage fauna rests with the relevant land owner or manager. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) works collaboratively with land owners and managers to balance the needs of conservation and other considerations in responding to native species that cause damage. DBCA routinely provides advice to land owners and managers on strategies to minimise the impacts of ibis and issues licences for scaring or removal of ibis, where appropriate.

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