Question regarding compensation paid to landowners in the Blackwood River catchment 30 years ago due to clearing restrictions to protect water quality. The answer refers to a previous question.

AnsweredQoN 1311Legislative Assembly
Asked
4 December 2001
Member
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(1) Is it true that, some 30 years ago, compensation was paid by the then Public Works Department to landowners within the Blackwood River catchment as a result of a ban being placed on the clearing of native vegetation on the affected properties so as to protect water quality within the catchment?
(2) In general terms, how many properties were affected, what area of native vegetation was involved, and what benefits are now likely to be derived from this action?

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Answered
19 February 2002
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
77 days
Please refer to the answer provided for Legislative Assembly Parliamentary Question 1310.

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