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Forest Practices Code, Part 2: Timber Harvesting in Native Forests State forests and other Crown Timber Lands.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Erosion Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Public private partnership (PPP) Traditional rights/customary rights Agro-forestry Biodiversity Biosecurity Business/industry/corporations Climate change Cultural heritage Hazards Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Environmental standards Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Pests/diseases Plant protection Protected area Protection of environment Protection of species Risk assessment/management Soil conservation/soil improvement Standards Sustainable development Sustainable use Timber Transport/storage Use restrictions Weeds Authorization/permit Protection forest Policy/planning Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Freshwater pollution Water quality standards Pollution control Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

Part 2 of the Forest Practices Code applies to all timber harvesting operations conducted in all native forests under the control of State Forests of New South Wales and constitutes a condition of every Timber, Products, Contractors and Operators Licence and Sale Agreement. This Code is binding on all parties and individuals involved in the management and practice of obtaining timber or timber products from State forests and Crown Timber Lands.

Full text
English
Website
www.forestrycorporation.com.au