(1) How many applications for funding under the Natural Heritage Trust have been received from projects located in the electoral division of Prospect since the Natural Heritage Trust was established.

(2) Have any of these funding applications been approved; if so, which applications.

(3) What, if any, Natural Heritage Trust projects have been completed in the electoral division of Prospect.

(4) What is the expected date of completion of ongoing Natural Heritage Trust projects in the electoral division of Prospect.

(1) Environment Australia can not advise how many applications for Natural Heritage Trust funding have been received from proponents for projects located in the electoral division of Prospect as electorate information is not generated for unsuccessful applications. Information regarding which electorates projects are located within are only generated once projects are approved.

(2) One project has been approved that resides solely in the electoral division of Prospect. The details are:

Title: Restoration and Invigoration of Cumberland Plain Woodland at Stockdale Reserve Abbotsbury

Organisation: Fairfield Creeks and Wetlands Environment Strategy Group

Funding amount: $17,500 in 2000-01

Description: Restore and enhance a 0.9 Ha stand of Cumberland Plain Woodland within Stockdale reserve. To protect genetic stock and enhance fauna habitat. To establish links with Orphan School Creek on a local level as a fauna corridor. To provide quality information, increase public awareness and foster ownership of the woodland. To help close the gap in green linkages along the Orphan School Creek.

(3) The proponents have applied for further funds for this project for 2001-02.

(4) If the proponents are successful in gaining a second year of funding the anticipated completion date is September 2002.