Progress Report 2007-2008 - Department of Environment and ...
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applicable to parks across NSW, <strong>and</strong> developed from principles established <strong>and</strong> trialled under the<br />
Guidelines for Park Facilities (1985) <strong>and</strong> the Northern Branch Draft Facilities Manual (2004). The<br />
Park Facilities Manual was released in December <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
The Asset Maintenance System provides a comprehensive inventory <strong>of</strong> all assets owned <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
maintained within parks <strong>and</strong> is a tool for consistent <strong>and</strong> efficient scheduling <strong>and</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
asset maintenance. This system is a major information source for determining long-term asset<br />
strategies <strong>and</strong> assist in determining DECC’s on-going minor works requirements. The AMS has<br />
been under development for a number <strong>of</strong> years. In 2006 it was reviewed with a view to addressing<br />
issues raised in field trials <strong>and</strong> allow the system to be linked to the PMP. The AMS was distributed<br />
for application across parks in NSW in <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
PWG plans at a range <strong>of</strong> scales to achieve its management objectives. A Park Planning Guide is<br />
planned for development under the PMP to structure these plans under an agreed planning<br />
hierarchy <strong>and</strong> ensure consistency <strong>and</strong> accuracy. This component is under development <strong>and</strong> to<br />
date most emphasis has involved the development <strong>of</strong> specific planning capabilities at different<br />
scales.<br />
DECC has also developed Branch Visitor Management Plans (BVMP) as a key action under<br />
Living Parks – Sustainable Visitation Strategy (2006). BVMPs identify initiatives that will enhance<br />
visitor opportunities <strong>and</strong> regional tourism in the short to medium term. These plans are being<br />
finalised <strong>and</strong> will be distributed in late <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
Forests NSW management framework <strong>and</strong> planning, assessment <strong>and</strong> policy review<br />
During <strong>2007</strong>–<strong>2008</strong>, Forests NSW maintained an <strong>Environment</strong>al Management System (EMS) certified<br />
to ISO 14001:2004 st<strong>and</strong>ard to ensure a systematic <strong>and</strong> continually improving approach to managing,<br />
measuring <strong>and</strong> monitoring performance related to elements <strong>of</strong> Forests NSW activities that interact with<br />
the environment.<br />
In addition to meeting ISO 14001:2004 Forests NSW became certified to the Australian Forestry<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard (AS 4708 (Int)–2003), which is made up <strong>of</strong> nine criteria. Criteria 1 requires that an<br />
<strong>Environment</strong>al Management System be in place. Forests NSW meets this first criteria through<br />
compliance with ISO 14001:2004. Details on how Forests NSW meets the remaining criteria can be<br />
found by navigating to the Forest Management Certification page on: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au<br />
DECC park management planning<br />
Information on achievements within the Park Management Planning program in <strong>2007</strong>–<strong>2008</strong> can be<br />
found by referring to the DECC Annual <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2007</strong>–08, specifically:<br />
pages 75–79 Chapter 4: Improve the condition <strong>of</strong> natural resources<br />
pages 89–90 Chapter 4: Protect <strong>and</strong> restore biodiversity <strong>and</strong> native vegetation<br />
pages 91–92 Chapter 4: Conserve natural <strong>and</strong> cultural values through an integrated system <strong>of</strong><br />
public <strong>and</strong> private l<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Forests NSW management planning<br />
Indicators <strong>and</strong> further information on the implementation <strong>of</strong> Forests NSW ESFM plans at a corporate<br />
level are provided in the SEEing <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2007</strong>–<strong>2008</strong>. Social <strong>Environment</strong>al <strong>and</strong> Economic <strong>Report</strong>,<br />
published by Forests NSW, Pennant Hills NSW.<br />
NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 73