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where timber harvesting is permitted. The Forests NSW FRAMES project has been managed under a
program of continuous improvement. All of these improvements are designed to refine and monitor
estimates of timber sustainability over the RFA and longer-term planning horizons.
As stated in the previous report, tracking the performance of FRAMES is a notoriously difficult task.
Early comparisons of actual and predicted yield were completed for the North Coast, culminating in a
report incorporated in the extensive independent review of FRAMES, entitled Review of Projected
Timber Yields for the NSW North Coast (2002)
(www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/268064/vanclay-report-review-projected-timberyields-nsw-north-coast.pdf),
completed by Professor J.K. Vanclay from Southern Cross University.
Additional monitoring tools and databases
To improve monitoring performance, Forests NSW is integrating FRAMES into its Forest Management
Information processes.
The SEEDS database system was developed by Forests NSW as a central repository of information for
monitoring and reporting on sustainability indicators and ESFM values. It includes the monitoring of
timber products by various log categories and volumes. Information from other Forests NSW
information systems is automatically and/or manually entered into SEEDS.
Research and development
MIG indicator 7.5 (narrative): Capacity to conduct and apply research and development aimed at improving forest management and
delivery of forest goods and services (UNE, LNE, Eden and Southern regions)
Data and discussion
DECC
As in previous years, PWG continues to take part in specific local project-based research, as well as
supporting the work of other divisions, agencies and institutions in this area, but does not have a
primary responsibility for research within DECC. It is therefore not possible to identify forest-related
research that may be take place.
Details of DECC’s involvement during the 2007–2008 reporting period with the Monitoring, Evaluation
and Reporting (MER) Strategy and specific research projects that may be relevant to the ESFM Criteria
and Indicators can be found by referring to:
pages 63–66 (Chapter 4: Improve the condition of natural resources)
pages 75–80 (Chapter 4: Protect and restore biodiversity and native vegetation) of the
DECC Annual Report 2007–08
a list of 2007–2008 DECC publications can be found on pages 221–233 (Appendix 14:
Publications) of the DECC Annual Report 2007–08
DECC papers that were published and presented in 2007–2008 are listed on pages 234–242
(Appendix 15: Papers published and presented) of the DECC Annual Report 2007–08.
NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS