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128 Due date Region FA section Milestone Progress 2007 30 April Sthn Att. 6(2l) Recreation and tourism 2001 1 April UNE, LNE, Eden 2.13.1 2.12.1 (E) Incorporate into Regional ESFM Plans and plans of management under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 provisions that address bush and other fires, ensuring ecologically sustainable forest management of forests. Preparation of joint regional recreation and tourism plans. Implemented DECC addresses bush fire management in several ways. DECC fire management plans for reserves are consistent with bush fire risk management plans but have a greater level of detail. They are prepared for reserves where such detail is necessary and a specific document is warranted. Such plans are subject to extensive public consultation and are considered by the District Bush Fire Management Committees. Where this level of detail is not required, provisions are incorporated directly into management plans for reserves. ESFM principles are incorporated into bush fire risk management plans and reserve fire management plans (prepared at the individual reserve level). These address the provisions outlined, and are important for risk management, threatened species management and recovery planning. Details of DECC draft of final fire management plans can be viewed at: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/ParkAndFireManagementPlansByCategory.htm Revised regional ESFM plans identify Forests NSW fire management commitments. Forests NSW corporate fuel management plan (or the Corporate Fire Management Strategy/Plan, as it is referred to in revised ESFM plans) is in a draft form and is under review by Forests NSW senior management. This corporate plan will provide a strategic framework for integrated management of Forests NSWmanaged forests and be supplemented by regional fuel management plans and fuel management programs. DECC has developed a statewide strategy for sustainable visitation (Living Parks), which was completed in 2005 and publicly launched in early 2006 (see www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/LivingParks.htm). Living Parks specified the development of Branch Visitation Management Plans, which will guide regional recreation and tourism planning on DECC estate. A framework for the development of these plans was completed in 2005–2006 and the plans were completed in 2008, setting out the internal arrangements within DECC for visitation management. Deferred UNE/LNE A joint DECC and Forests NSW plan has not been prepared and is not considered necessary in light of agency-specific initiatives. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
Due date Region FA section Milestone Progress 2003 31 August Sthn 2.13.1 Preparation of joint regional recreation and tourism plans. Completed – Eden A Far South Coast Nature Tourism and Recreation Plan was completed in May 2004, involving Forests NSW, DEC, Eurobodalla Tourism, Sapphire Coast Tourism, Umburra Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Tours and Department of Lands. This plan included the Eden region and some of the forests within the Southern region (see www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/FscEscarpmentRelatedinfo.htm) Forests NSW recognises that native and planted State forests provide a wide range of opportunities for responsible recreation, sport, tourism and training and that these can be provided within the context of sustainable multiple-use forest management and Government forest policy. During 2003 and 2004, Forests NSW developed a strategy for managing State forests for sustainable recreation, sport, tourism and training. In cooperation with peak groups representing forest users, as well as relevant government agencies, a new policy and strategy for meeting the needs of the people who use State forests for these activities has been developed. The resulting strategic plan, Living, working, playing…forests 2005–2009 (see www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/corporate-publications/living ), continues to guide recreational use of State forests. In progress Some areas within the Southern region are included in a Far South Coast Nature Tourism and Recreation Plan. Additionally, a draft inter-departmental Nature Tourism Strategy (Nature and Tourism) was prepared by the Southern Highlands and Illawarra Regional Tourism Task Force. DECC (Parks and Wildlife Division) South Coast Region provided a leading role but the initiative also involved Forests NSW, NSW Department of Lands, local councils, tourism organisations and others. The strategy promotes integrated and ecologically sustainable nature tourism in the Southern Highlands, part Southern Tablelands and Shoalhaven areas. The strategy has not yet been finalised but DECC is working towards implementation for its reserves through Plans of Management DECC has developed a statewide strategy for sustainable visitation (Living Parks), which was completed in 2005 and publicly launched in early 2006 (see www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/LivingParks.htm ). Living Parks specified the development of Branch Visitation Management Plans, which will guide regional recreation and tourism planning on DECC estate. A framework for the development of these plans was completed in 2005–2006, and the plans were completed in 2008, and set out the internal arrangements within DECC for visitation management. Forests NSW recognises that native and planted State forests provide a wide range of opportunities for responsible recreation, sport, tourism and training and that these can be provided within the context of sustainable multiple-use forest management and government forest policy. During 2003 and 2004, Forests NSW developed a strategy for managing State forests for sustainable recreation, sport, tourism and training. In cooperation with peak groups representing forest users, as well as relevant government agencies, a new policy and strategy for meeting the needs of the people who use State forests for these activities has been developed. The resulting strategic plan, Living, working, playing … forests 2005-2009 (see www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/corporate-publications/living ) continues to guide recreational use of State forests. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 129
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