Module 5 - VicForests

FOREST AUDIT PROGRAM TOOLBOX
Module 1 Overview (this module)
Module 1 provides an outline of the Forest Audit Program, its
objectives, scope and statutory obligations.
Module 2 Audit Process
Module 2 provides a description of the audit process including the
procurement and selection of auditors, selection of audit targets and
other considerations for auditors.
Module 3 Tactical Planning
Module 3 outlines the scope and preferred method for assessing
compliance with the tactical planning compliance elements and
associated criteria, including the guidelines and approval process for
Timber Release Plans (TRPs) and Wood Utilisation Plans (WUPs).
Module 4 Operational Planning
Module 4 outlines the scope and preferred method for assessing
compliance related to management processes implemented to identify,
assess and manage environment and sustainability risks during coupe
establishment.
Module 5 Harvesting and Closure
Module 5 outlines the scope and preferred method for assessing
compliance related to harvesting and closure. It includes assessment of
roading and environmental values as part of harvesting operations
including closure.
Module 6 Harvesting Performance
Module 6 outlines the scope and preferred method for assessing
compliance related to monitoring of annual harvest performance and
compliance with the Allocation Order (AO), TRPs and WUPs.
Module 7 Regeneration and Finalisation
Module 7 outlines the scope and preferred method for assessing
compliance related to regeneration and finalisation. This includes
regeneration, stocking, tending and general forest health.
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