In 2004, public comments were invited on the department's draft "Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi" and draft replacement policy "Threat abatement for Phytophthora cinnamomi and disease caused by it in native vegetation", as part of the 10-point Phytophthora Dieback Response Framework.
This draft policy is intended to replace the existing Policy Statement No.3 17.57 Kb.
Departmental Policies give guidance to staff in the performance of their management and decision making functions relating to the land managed under the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 and also in relation to the broader functions of the department under this Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 .
The draft policy is designed to give guidance to staff in order to limit the detrimental impacts of P. cinnamomi on the biodiversity of Western Australia in relation to departmental responsibilities.
Draft “Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi” 1.03 Mb
These draft guidelines have been prepared for use by staff, contractors and volunteers working to control the threat of P. cinnamomi on public lands managed by the department.
It is intended that general guidelines to apply to any lands that are susceptible to, or infected with, P. cinnamomi will also be produced through the auspices of the Dieback Consultative Council, following public consultation on the draft.
Comments on the draft guidelines were sought in terms of:
- their accuracy and suitability for application to departmental managed public lands, and
- amendments that are required to produce management guidelines that can apply to private, leasehold and other Government lands (not managed by the department) for endorsement by the DCC and the Minister for the Environment.
