Where is the town of Manjimup in Western Australia?
Manjimup is a town in Western Australia, 307 kilometres (191 mi) south of the state capital, Perth. The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the South West region of Western Australia.
How many people live in Manjimup south west homely?
Manjimup has a population of over 5,000 and has excellent facilities including a great shopping centre with supermarkets, specialty shops for all your requirements. The town relies on industries such as timber and farming as well as fruit and vegetable products with walnuts being a leader.
How often does the Shire of Manjimup meet?
Council meetings are held every three weeks in the Council Chambers Manjimup, with one meeting per year being held in Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole. The Shire of Manjimup holds a general meeting for the electors of the district once every year, as per the requirements of the Local Government Act.
Why is Manjimup the food bowl of Australia?
Surrounded by lush pastures and some of the most productive soils in Australia, Manjimup is fast becoming known as the Food Bowl of WA. A diverse range of high quality produce surrounded by a pristine environment makes Manjimup a must do on anyone’s culinary bucket list.
What kind of industry does Manjimup have?
Timber is the town’s major industry, but it has been joined by fruit and vegetable farms, dairy farms, wool, grain and vineyards. The Cripps Pink, better known as the Pink Lady apple, was created in Manjimup in 1973 by John Cripps of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture, and the trademark is now used on products across four continents.
What does wapres do for the Woodfibre industry?
WAPRES is at the forefront of the industry in all phases of the woodfibre production chain – its seed orchard, nursery, managed plantations, harvesting operations, woodchipping facilities and port operations are managed by an experienced, professional team.
Where are the Woodfibre plantations in Western Australia?
Our estate and operations are situated in the South West corner of WA. WAPRES has a large and secure share of the woodfibre industry in Western Australia. It exports around one million tonnes of woodchips to Japan every year and manages thousands of hectares of sustainable bluegum plantations across the South West of WA.