❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses cattle incursions into nature reserves in the east Kimberley. The Minister declines immediate prosecution or impoundment, favouring negotiation and cooperation with pastoral leaseholders to resolve the issue.
AnsweredQoN 1169Legislative Council
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I refer to the occurrence of stock from the adjacent pastoral stations of Carlton Hill and/or Ivanhoe Stations pasturing on the Point Spring nature reserve, Perry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve in the east Kimberley. I make specific reference to a photograph showing in excess of 50 head of cattle within the Point Spring nature reserve located at http://www.mp.wa.gov.au/rchapple/issues/kimberley/pointsprings.html on 15 July 2003. (1) Will the minister instruct the Department of Conservation and Land Management to initiate prosecution of the company or owner responsible for allowing this incursion to occur? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(1) Will the minister instruct the Department of Conservation and Land Management to initiate prosecution of the company or owner responsible for allowing this incursion to occur? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(1) Will the minister instruct the Department of Conservation and Land Management to initiate prosecution of the company or owner responsible for allowing this incursion to occur? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(3) Will the minister instruct CALM to visit the nature reserves listed and impound any stock found within the boundaries? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(5) What action, if any, will the minister take to ensure that nature reserves are not used for cattle production? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer this question on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. (1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(1) No. (2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(2) Negotiations between the Department of Conservation and Land Management - the managers of the Point Spring nature reserve - and the adjoining pastoral lease manager have resulted in the removal of all stock, apart from four head that escaped detection in the bush, from the reserve by the lessee and repairs to boundary fences to stop re-incursion by stock. As of 18 August 2003, the remaining cattle are being removed. In addition, stock densities in pastoral lease areas surrounding Point Spring nature reserve have been reduced to much lower levels, substantially reducing pressure on the fences. CALM is also pursuing similar negotiations with lessees adjoining the Parry Lagoons nature reserve and the Ord River nature reserve. The department believes that this will achieve the protection required for these reserves in this instance. (3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(3) No. (4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(4) CALM officers visit the listed reserves routinely and incursions of any stock are reported to the appropriate leaseholders for appropriate action. (5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
(5) No further action is required at this time. Of the three nature reserves listed, only the Point Spring nature reserve is fully fenced. Even where fencing exists, seasonal factors such as flooding can render a fence ineffective for periods. Good neighbour relationships and cooperation are important for effective nature conservation results. Prosecution and impoundment are available options in appropriate circumstances.
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