Five representatives from Western Australia’s South-West native forestry communities have been selected to assist Forestry Minister Dave Kelly in considering projects that will stimulate the local economy and increase the region’s liveability. Source: Timberbiz
The Minister announced the members of the Native Forestry Community Advisory Group yesterday following the Community Cabinet in Manjimup.
The members of the advisory group are:
- Jane Kelsbie MLA, Chair;
- Nicola Sheridan;
- Jayde Darin;
- Sean Tysoe;
- Belinda Meehan; and
- Marilyn Morgan.
The members were selected from an expressions of interest process which sought applications from South-West communities with links to the native forestry industry.
Chaired by Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie, the advisory group will support the Minister for Forestry in considering projects seeking financial assistance through the $4 million Community Small Grants Fund.
Community groups, organisations and small businesses impacted by the end of native forestry logging will be able to apply for grants of up to $100,000 for projects that support the development of the region and stimulate local economies.
Applications for the Community Small Grants Fund will open on 6 February 2023.
The Community Small Grants Fund is part of the Industry and Community Development Programs, which are the third and final pillar of the Western Australian Government’s $80 million Native Forestry Transition Plan.
The WA Government’s Native Forestry Transition Plan has been developed to support affected workers and businesses, drive further diversification of local economies and assist in identifying and securing sustainable job opportunities.
