❓ Mr. Omodei questions the Minister for Forestry about the implementation of a Craft-wood Licensing system promised as part of the Regional Forest Agreement Package. The Minister responds that while the system isn't in place, alternative access methods exist and demand doesn't justify a new system.
AnsweredQoN 836Legislative Assembly
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The Labor Government has promised that a Craft-wood Licensing system would be implemented to allow the craft-wood industry access to resource from the state's forest as part of the Regional Forest Agreement Package. Can the Minister please advise -
(1) Is this system in place?
(2) If not, why not?
(1) Is this system in place?
(2) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 May 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Forestry
Response time
29 days
This Government's Protecting Our Old Growth Forests (POOGF) Policy did include a commitment to create a craftwood licensing system.While this system has not yet been created, craftwood users continue to have access to timber resources as they always have and will continue to have into the future. Uncontrolled access to resource that remains in the forest would disrupt the management of the craftwood sector and put at risk a system that delivers sustainability, quality and equity to the market. The State Government will not support a policy that favours or advantages individual members of the sector over the broader interests of this important industry sector. Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
Uncontrolled access to resource that remains in the forest would disrupt the management of the craftwood sector and put at risk a system that delivers sustainability, quality and equity to the market. The State Government will not support a policy that favours or advantages individual members of the sector over the broader interests of this important industry sector. Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
The State Government will not support a policy that favours or advantages individual members of the sector over the broader interests of this important industry sector. Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
Uncontrolled access to resource that remains in the forest would disrupt the management of the craftwood sector and put at risk a system that delivers sustainability, quality and equity to the market. The State Government will not support a policy that favours or advantages individual members of the sector over the broader interests of this important industry sector. Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
The State Government will not support a policy that favours or advantages individual members of the sector over the broader interests of this important industry sector. Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
Specifically in answer to your questions, the following responses are provided: 1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
1. No. 2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
2. The sale of craftwood is currently managed through the issue of Minor Production Contracts to buyers who desire to purchase craftwood from forest harvesting operations. This system allows buyers to inspect the range of log timber available in order to find logs suitable for their needs. In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
In addition, the Forest Products Commission (FPC) continues to develop the range of products sold through the feature log and specialty timber auctions that are held on a three monthly basis at Harvey. Feedback is sought from buyers on the species of timber and the type of product that best suits the needs of artisans and wood workers. The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
The FPC has also conducted an auction at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show in 2004 and this year will hold a trade display at the Armadale Harvest Festival with a range of craftwood products available for sale. The FPC continues to promote craftwood at the Perth Wood Show each year. The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
The FPC entered into contracts for the purchase of feature grade logs with a number of fine furniture and wood manufacturers in 2005. This contract arrangement provides a greater degree of certainty to these buyers, a number of whom own high class wood and furniture galleries in the south-west of the State. Results of the craftwood sales over the past two years indicate the supply of timber suitable for wood workers exceeds demand and as such there is currently insufficient reason to develop a separate craftwood licensing system.
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