Hon Diane Evers asks about the progress and community involvement in the development of the new Forest Management Plan following the expiration of the 2014-2023 plan. The Minister responds that work has commenced and a stakeholder engagement plan is being developed.

AnsweredQoN 60Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2021
Portfolio
Environment

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FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN 2014–2023
60. Hon
DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the Minister for Environment:
I refer to the expiration of the Forest
management plan 2014–23 : Conservation Commission of Western
Australia .
(1) When will the government commence
work on the new plan?
(2) How will the
community and stakeholders actively participate in a process for the
development of a new forest management plan?
(3) Will the
government run a deliberative process with the community to determine the
priorities and expectations for the long-term conservation of the forest in
which the outcomes of the deliberations guide the creation of the forest
management plan?
(4) If no to (3), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of Hon Stephen Dawson.
(1) The
Conservation and Parks Commission, through the agency of the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, has commenced work on preparation
of the next forest management plan.
(2) A stakeholder
engagement and consultation plan is being developed to facilitate active
stakeholder and community engagement in the preparation of a new forest
management plan.
(3) Consultation and engagement will facilitate a comprehensive
consideration of views of traditional owners, conservation, science and
industry groups to inform policy settings for the next forest management plan.
(4) Not applicable.

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