Module 5 - VicForests

3 Audit Approach
Table 4-5 summarises the compliance findings for the River health, water quality and soil protection –
General Compliance Element.
Table 4-5 Summary of compliance findings for the River health, water quality and soil protection –
General Compliance Element
Compliance Element
River Health, Water Quality and Soil
Assessment
Total compliance 89
Total non-compliance 1
Non-compliance EIA breakdown
Severe 0
Major 0
Moderate 0
Minor 0
Negligible 0
No impact 1
The identified non-compliance was associated with the absence of an assessment of the soil type and
topography during the planning stages of the harvesting operation. The EIA risk rating was
determined as No impact due to the low intensity of operations, minimal soil disturbance and that no
excavations had been made for roads, tracks or landings (Refer to Appendix K, Photograph 1).
Waterways
Classification of waterways occurring within and immediately adjacent to coupes and management of
waterway crossings were assessed as being generally managed appropriately in the coupes audited.
Disturbance of waterways was assessed as minimal, with only three coupes requiring machinery to
cross waterways. Of the 24 coupes for which these particular requirements were relevant, 18 coupes
were assessed as being compliant.
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