Module 5 - VicForests

Reserved Area Protection
• Assess at least two 200 m lengths of buffer strip. Measure widths for at least 2
and up to 4 points along the two strips. Record results and comments on
compliance with relevant prescriptions.
• Assess rainforest buffer as much as possible during coupe inspection. Measure
widths for at least 2 and up to 4 points along one 200 m strip. Record results and
comments on compliance with relevant prescriptions.
• Assess special habitat or landscape buffers. Measure widths for at least 2 and up
to 4 points along one 200 m strip. Record results and comments on compliance
with relevant prescriptions.
• Note a maximum of 400 m of buffer is measured at each coupe comprising a
combination of streamside reserve, special habitat, landscape or rainforest.
• Assess filter strip as much as possible during coupe inspection. Measure widths
for at least 2 and up to 4 points along one 100 m strip where necessary to
determine compliance to relevant prescriptions. Record results and comments on
compliance with relevant prescriptions.
Habitat Trees
• Assess coupe for retention of prescribed numbers of habitat trees. Record number
inspected and where harvesting operations have damaged retained trees and/or
where debris is accumulated around the tree base and does not comply with
prescriptions. Record general comments on selection and protection of retained
trees.
Boundary Tracks
• Inspect as much boundary track as possible (at least 100 m) during coupe
inspection. Record measured distance of boundary track inspected and assess
whether drainage structures are within prescriptive requirements.
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