Legislative Council - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2022-09-27 Daily Xml

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Answers to Questions

Trees on Farms Initiative

92 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().7 September 2022).

1. What is the timeline for the Trees on Farms initiative?

2. When is a report to quantify the environmental and economic benefits of on-farm plantations expected to be finalised?

3. Who will be responsible for developing the report?

4. What are the terms of reference for the report?

5. Will the terms of reference be made public?

6. When will work on the report commence?

7. Will the report be made public?

8. What is the estimated total cost to develop the Trees on Farms initiative?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is currently undertaking a series of activities as part of the Trees on Farms initiative. This includes dissemination of information, research, and other support to boost farm forestry. It is anticipated a significant amount of work will be finalised within this financial year, including working in tandem with the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (hub).