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environmental and conservation outcomes are all considered when determining the appropriate cutting height for grass.
(2) Dryland (non-irrigated) grass, which makes up the majority of the mowing program, is mown to 75mm.
(3) The height standard is not amended based on these conditions, however areas are not mown if the ground is too soft after rainfall, or too dry where there is little vegetative growth, to avoid damage to vegetation and equipment.
(4) None.
(5) The Government has implemented a program of watering and mulching beneath highly significant trees on unleased public land (including registered trees) to help support tree health following the drought conditions from 2018 to early 2020. For example, interventions to support tree health were carried out beneath Registered trees on the Ainslie Avenue median and across City Hill, and beneath native remnant and planted trees in locations such as Corrobboree Park and Hilltop Reserve. Residents are encouraged to water registered trees on leased land.
Environment—wombat conservation
(Question No 3156)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, upon notice, on 19 June 2020:
(1) When was the Wombat Working Group established within Parks and Gardens Conservation Services.
(2) What is the working group’s purpose.
(3) How long will this working group be operational.
(4) What are the reporting lines for this working group.
(5) How many staff is this working group comprised of and what are the staff roles.
(6) What public consultation has this group undertaken.
(7) What decisions has this group made so far in relation to wombat management and mange treatment in the ACT.
(8) How many staff in this working group have field experience with mange in wombats.
(9) Does this working group have a strategy to determine the way forward for the conservation of ACT wombats.
(10) Does this working group have a strategy to determine the way forward for the management of wombat mange in ACT wombats.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
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