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Report structure Conclusion 2 Progress on the implementation of the NSW forest agreements and IFOAs is presented in three parts: Chapter 1 outlines some of the significant achievements that occurred during 2007–2008. The information includes specific milestones required by the agreements, as well as other activities that are part of broader government initiatives to assist sustainable management of forests in New South Wales. Specific details on the progress of individual milestones, as defined in the agreements, are provided in Appendix 1. Additional background information is contained in Appendixes 2 to 4, including the progress of undertakings in the IFOAs that required documents, information or data to be produced. Chapter 2 summarises the results of monitoring of the ESFM criteria and indicators. It presents key outcomes and identifiable trends. Comparisons with other years are presented. However, any reported trends are indicative only and are not meant to replace detailed and or statistical interpretation. Chapter 3 summarises compliance by Forests NSW with the terms and conditions of the IFOAs for each region. Regulatory agencies report on the results of auditing the terms of licences. Forests NSW reports on its internal compliance monitoring and achievement of non-licence requirements under the IFOAs. This report involves input from the agencies involved in the implementation of the agreements and approvals. As the process shows, there has been a sustained and adaptable approach toward the achievement of ESFM. NSW forest agreements and approvals continue to provide a framework for this. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
1 Milestone highlights NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENTATION REPORT 2007–2008 This chapter briefly outlines some of the significant achievements that occurred during 2007–2008. Specific details on the progress of individual milestones, as defined in the agreements, are provided in Appendix 1 – Individual milestone progress. DECC Park Management Program DECC continued to develop its Park Management Program, that will provide an important component of an EMS. The program defines DECC’s objectives for park management, and integrates park policy, planning, operations, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and feedback. Components of the Park Management Program completed in 2007–2008 included: The Park Management Policy Manual became an active online resource available to staff through the Department’s intranet. The Park Facilities Manual was released in December 2007 and provides a set of planning and design guidelines for excellence in sustainable management of visitor facilities. The Asset Maintenance System was distributed for application across parks in NSW in 2008; it provides a comprehensive inventory of assets within parks. Conservation reserve management and additions The total number of reserves since the last reporting period increased. Additions to the DECC reserve system for 2007–2008 included new areas resulting from the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy (National Park Estate (Lower Hunter Region Reservations) Act 2006). DECC continued to prepare plans of management for dedicated reserves under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council considered and made recommendations on 24 draft plans of management covering 33 parks. Significant plans reviewed included those for Conjola National Park, and Guy Fawkes River National Park, Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area. A Park Planning Guide is planned for development under the Park Management Program to structure these plans under an agreed planning hierarchy and ensure consistency and accuracy. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 3
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