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78 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
Forests NSW Progress on Forests NSW research and development aimed at improving forest management and delivery of forest goods and services can be found in the Science and Research and Forests NSW Research and Development Annual Report 2007–08: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/corporate-publications/forest-research-ar2 Forests NSW policies, guidelines and codes of practice Forests NSW has a number of policies, codes and guidelines that assist in sustainable forest management. A number of Forests NSW policies, and the most recent Summary of Affairs, can be found on the Forests NSW website (www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests ). Code of Practice for Private Native Forestry The NSW Government introduced the Private Native Forestry (PNF) Code of Practice (the Code) on 1 August 2007 under the Native Vegetation Act 2003. The Code of Practice requires that private forestry operations improve or maintain environmental outcomes. Previously, forestry on private land was largely unregulated, often resulting in poor silviculture and poor environmental outcomes. The Code establishes sustainable practices as the new norm for all private native forestry operations. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 79
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