After finding numerous trees with branches sawn off, WA photographer Lynn Webb is increasingly concerned the lure of $8,000 per kilogram seeds is putting the environment at risk.
The photographer is standing in a remote corner of the Great Western Woodland s, 700 kilometres east of Perth.or gimlet, has clearly been cut with an axe or chainsaw.Demand for native seeds has exploded, as companies become increasingly interested in rehabilitation, fuelling a rise in seed prices.The seeds of the salmon gum, also found in the region, have hit $8,000 a kilogram.
The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 states fines for taking flora from crown land without authorisation are $50,000 or upwards of $200,000 for specially protected flora.Mr Fitchat suggests surging demand for trees and seeds was fuelling interest in illegal seed harvesting." we can't get trees – decent sized, plant-ready trees.
Professor Dixon also says inefficient planting methods mean most seed that goes in the ground is wasted.ABC News: Cason HoBut he also believes the government should crack down on those breaking the rules, by increasing the penalties for illegal practices and providing more robust training through the licensing system.Some have suggested the destruction of one or two trees will have a negligible toll on the environment.
", 'Where has the seed come from? When was it collected? Who was it collected by?' So it's actually traceable."She says unlicensed operators are also more likely to harvest poor quality seed.
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