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Table 2-4A: Length of road by classification on State forests – all regions (2007–2008) Length of road by classification (km) UNE LNE Eden Southern Primary access 286 109 413 713 Secondary access 0 704 824 1 002 Feeder 0 1 409 482 5 304 Harvesting, link and boundary 4 101 1 172 1 321 5 083 Fire trail and service trail 3 782 931 2 500 895 Total road length 8 169 4 325 5 540 12 997 Source: Forests NSW data Soil erosion 44 MIG indicator 4.1.a (interim): Area and percentage of forest land systematically assessed for soil erosion hazard, and for which sites varying scientifically-based measures to protect soil erosion and water values are implemented (UNE, LNE, Eden, Southern regions) There were soil erosion hazard assessments on State forests on approximately 94 000 ha (gross) this year. The reporting did not include national parks and other reserves managed outside State forests. Data/information discussion Forests NSW assesses harvest areas for potential and existing soil erosion issues during the harvest planning process. In 2007–2008, across all regions, Forests NSW carried out soil surveys across an estimated gross area of 88 726 ha (up from 82 252 ha reported in 2006–2007) and a net harvest area of 26 075 ha (down from 34 672 ha reported in 2006–2007). Table 2-4-B details the gross, net harvest and the percentage of total net area harvested for each region during the year. Where Forests NSW identifies soil issues associated with operations (mainly roading and harvesting), action is taken to remedy the issue in line with conditions in the IFOAs. Table 2-4B: Area of Forests NSW native forest assessed for soil erosion hazard and the net area harvested as a percentage of the total forest area – all regions (2007–2008) Region Gross area (ha) Net harvest area (ha) Percentage (%) of region’s production area harvested UNE 21 376 8 195 2.1% LNE 27 905 9 571 2.1% Eden 9 304 2 818 1.7% Southern 30 141 5 491 2.0% Total (2007–2008) 88 726 26 075 2.0% Source: Forests NSW data NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
Only activities associated with roads, park management infrastructure and visitor facilities are likely to result in soil erosion on DECC estates. As a result, DECC does not make broad area assessments of soil erosion potential. However, when engaging in activities on parks, the PWG carries out a review of environmental factors under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which consider the protection of soil and water values. Target ten of the NSW Natural Resources Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Strategy (MER) is that by 2015 there is an improvement in soil condition. As part of this work, a number of sites on DECC estate within the FA regions will be subject to soil profile and soil structure sampling/description. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 45
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INFORMATION This project has been c
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VIII Bushfire The incidence of bush
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XIV NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENT
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