Progress Report 2007-2008 - Department of Environment and ...
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Due date Region FA section Milestone <strong>Progress</strong><br />
Ongoing Sthn 3.5<br />
FRAMES improvement <strong>and</strong> review<br />
Ongoing<br />
2006<br />
2006<br />
Ongoing<br />
2002<br />
31<br />
December<br />
31<br />
December<br />
30<br />
September<br />
UNE,<br />
LNE,<br />
Eden<br />
3.5<br />
Sthn Att. 6(7)<br />
Sthn<br />
UNE,<br />
LNE,<br />
Eden<br />
Sthn<br />
3.5<br />
Att. 6(7)<br />
3.5<br />
3.5<br />
Att. 6(7)<br />
The results <strong>of</strong> resource inventory <strong>and</strong> annual<br />
monitoring <strong>of</strong> actual <strong>and</strong> predicted timber volumes<br />
must be used to review the performance in achieving<br />
the implementation <strong>of</strong> sustainable yield <strong>of</strong> timber<br />
products.<br />
Inventory system used in FRAMES must be<br />
supplemented by progressive enhancement <strong>of</strong><br />
modifier models, such as harvesting area exclusions<br />
<strong>and</strong> FRAMES parameters such as tree protection <strong>and</strong><br />
tree availability modifier models.<br />
Establishment <strong>of</strong> an ongoing FRAMES development<br />
program to include the listed elements.<br />
Enhancement <strong>of</strong> modifier models in FRAMES,<br />
including the refinement <strong>of</strong> harvesting area exclusions<br />
<strong>and</strong> FRAMES parameters (such as the tree defect<br />
<strong>and</strong> tree availability modifier models), using locally<br />
specific data to replace RFA regional average<br />
modifier models.<br />
SFNSW consulting with NPWS <strong>and</strong> PlanningNSW on<br />
the terms <strong>and</strong> conduct <strong>of</strong> the FRAMES assessment.<br />
SFNSW will consult with NPWS, EPA <strong>and</strong> DoP on the<br />
terms <strong>and</strong> conduct <strong>of</strong> the FRAMES<br />
review/development program.<br />
The region has remeasured all areas where harvesting has occurred as at 30 June 2006.<br />
Forests NSW has been reviewing its logging history to determine areas for taking further inventory in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> remeasurement, PGPs have been converted to a new plot size. All new PGPs will also be established at the new plot size.<br />
The larger plot size will result in a better capture <strong>of</strong> variability <strong>and</strong> improve mortality <strong>and</strong> recruitment modelling. The data has been<br />
incorporated in FRAMES.<br />
Continuing<br />
The results <strong>of</strong> resource inventory <strong>and</strong> annual monitoring <strong>of</strong> actual <strong>and</strong> predicted timber volumes have been incorporated into FRAMES<br />
modelling <strong>and</strong> review <strong>of</strong> sustainable yield <strong>of</strong> timber products.<br />
Continuing<br />
UNE <strong>and</strong> LNE In 2005–2006, a switch from MARVL to Atlas Cruiser for inventory analysis occurred. Atlas Cruiser provides a more<br />
objective assessment <strong>of</strong> stem quality <strong>and</strong> improved data quality.<br />
In addition, the main focus <strong>of</strong> FRAMES development activity continues to be in the strategic wood modelling area. The introduction <strong>of</strong><br />
Woodstock for yield-scheduling analyses has brought improvements. This tool has spatial data linkages that will enable plans to be<br />
more readily displayed <strong>and</strong> interpreted. There have also been improvements in spatial data management, <strong>and</strong> there is an ongoing<br />
program <strong>of</strong> improvement to the growth <strong>and</strong> yield-modelling system.<br />
Eden No additional enhancements to report.<br />
In progress<br />
In progress<br />
Refer to milestones above.<br />
Continuing<br />
No formal consultation has taken place this year.<br />
In progress<br />
No formal consultation has taken place this year.<br />
NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS