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Standing volume of species logged 28 Indicator 2.3: Standing volume of log stocks by species groups and diameter-at-breast height class for multi-aged and regrowth native forest and available for timber production by land tenure (Eden region) No new data are available from Forests NSW on this indicator for this reporting period. Species and royalty of logs harvested No new data are available from Forests NSW on this indicator for this reporting period. Volume of non-timber products No outcomes to report Indicator 6.1: Average volume and royalty value of logs harvested per annum by species and grade by tenure (Eden region) (This indicator was defined within the Eden region set of criteria and indicators under Criterion 6 – Socioeconomic Benefits. For continuity of reporting it has been included under Criterion 2 – Productive capacity of forest ecosystems.) No outcomes to report Indicator 2.1.b: Annual removal of timber and non-timber products from forest ecosystems, compared with those estimated to be ecologically sustainable by tenure (Eden region) Indicator 2.1.d: Annual removal of timber products and non-timber products from forest ecosystems by volume (Eden region) Indicator 2.1.e: Annual removal of non-timber forest products (e.g. berries, mushrooms, game, honey, wildflowers, tree ferns and possums) compared with the sustainable level (Southern region) These indicators are applicable to the Eden and Southern regions. However, for Forests NSW, data have been provided on the quantities of non-timber products harvested in all regions (including the UNE and LNE regions). The quantities of non-timber products removed from State forests have generally decreased across all regions. For national parks, honey continues to be the key non-timber product obtained. Data and interpretation Forests NSW State forests are a source of numerous non-timber forest products. For the purpose of measurement against this indicator, non-timber products in State forests have been identified as those products that are not supplied to sawmills or processing plants. Non-timber forest products include firewood, seed, gravel and bark. In addition to non-timber products, Forests NSW also continues to provide details on commercial activities that occur in State forests (such as beekeeping and grazing). Specific details of actual products and quantities of products taken from State forests, by region, are provided in Table 2-2E. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
Table 2-2E: Non-timber products obtained from DECC Southern and Eden regions (2007–2008) Animal/insect-related products Apiary – number of beekeepers 1 Apiary – number of sites 2 Apiary – number of hives Film/documentary (permits) 3 Communication sites (permits) 4 Other structures (permits) 4 Transmission lines/cables/pipelines (km) 5 Southern region Eden region 32 4 290 21 unknown unknown NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 29 24 37 2 19 1 Source: PWG of DECC 1 Data review indicates 38 apiary companies have designated set-down sites in part of South Coast region. 2 Number of consented set-down sites: approximately 85 actual set-down sites in designated ranges are ‘yet to be determined or consented’ by PWG and apiarist. 3 Data from leases and concessions officer. 4 Others present not currently having permit. 5 Revised estimate from updated regional GIS roads, trails, tracks data based on where access roads follow infrastructure for the NPWS Estate 2005 within the Southern CRA area in South Coast region (298 142 ha.) Similar to the previous FA annual report (2006–2007), there was a general decline in most forest products taken from State forests in 2007–2008, except for gravel/sand/rock which increased by 25 852 t in total, despite a drop of 549 t in LNE. Less craft timber (a minor product) was supplied in 2007–2008 than the previous year (12 m 3 of craft timber was supplied compared to 30 m 3 the previous year). Across all regions in 2007–2008, 315 925 ha of State forests were covered by grazing permits, occupation permits or Crown lease. There were 1019 apiary sites (apiculture for honey production) on State forests in the UNE, LNE, Southern and Eden regions at the end of June 2008. This represents a significant decline compared to the previous year. Forests NSW believes this decline is mainly associated with an industry-wide steady decline in the number of commercial apiarists (in contrast to hobby apiarists) and the impact of drought conditions. DECC Southern and Eden regions In the Southern region the only non-timber forest product licensed for removal in the DECC estate is honey. Across the region 55 licences are currently active. These licences were for a total of 174 sites (Table 2-2F). Unfortunately, apiary licence conditions neither specify the number of hives allowed per site nor require the licence holder to provide an annual report on the volume of honey removed from each site. Accordingly, it is not presently possible to report on trends in production of non-wood products removed under licence from DECC estate. Under the bee keeping policy, existing sites will be allowed to continue but no new/additional bee keeping sites will be permitted. 625
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