Module 5 - VicForests

FOREST AUDIT PROGRAM TOOLBOX
• Roading practices conducted in State forests that are not associated with timber
production;
• Practices associated with production and collection of domestic forest produce
(including firewood) on all land tenures;
• Recreational activities undertaken in State forests;
• Livestock grazing activities undertaken in State forests;
• Apiary activities undertaken in State forests; and
• Fire suppression and management practices undertaken in State forests (e.g. fuel
reduction burning and habitat enhancement burning), with the noted exception of
post harvest burning undertaken in State forests.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF MODULE
Module 5 – Harvesting and Closure includes:
• Chapter 1 Introduction: provides an introduction to the scope, objectives and
structure of the audit module as part of the Forest Audit Program;
• Chapter 2 Compliance Elements: provide a list of elements or focus areas suitable
for inclusion in the annual Forest Audit Program as part of Harvesting and Closure;
• Chapter 3 Audit Approach and Tools: provides a preferred audit approach and
methodology and supporting tools including the following Audit Workbooks; and
• Chapter 4 References: provides a description of the key regulatory documents
supporting each of the Workbooks.
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