Module 5 - VicForests

FOREST AUDIT PROGRAM TOOLBOX
2.2 AUDIT PROGRAM SCOPE
The audit program applies to the management of forests for timber production on
State forests across all of Victoria. This includes commercial timber harvesting
operations undertaken by VicForests in eastern Victoria and by DSE in other parts of
the State.
The scope of the FAP is built upon the forest harvesting lifecycle and includes:
• Forest planning and reconnaissance;
• Coupe planning;
• Harvesting and closure; and
• Regeneration, monitoring and finalisation.
Figure 2.2 below represents the forest harvesting lifecycle.
Figure 2.2 Forest Harvesting Lifecycle
2.2.1 Out of scope elements
The following elements have been defined as beyond the scope of the FAP:
• Compliance with rules, regulations or guidelines that relate to Occupational
Health and Safety (OH+S) matters;
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