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HARVEST PLAN No 3829- Donaldson SF Compartments 36 42 amp 43
FORESTS NEW SOUTH WALES bull NORTH EAST REGION
HARVESTING PLAN NoZS~ o 512
Donaldson State Forest - Compartments 36 42 amp 43
1 Certification This plan has been prepared in accordance with the Integrated Forestry Operations Approval issued under the Forestry and National Park Estate Act 1998 and addresses significant aspects and Impacts in the planning process The Standard Harvest Plan Conditions for Native Forest Operations in North East Region apply to this operation
Prepared by Harvest Planner
Dan Allen
Endorsed by Harvest Planning Team I Leader Dotbull O~~ Steve Pickering - ------ -shy - - ----shy
Endorsed by_middot --- - ----- shyActing Regional ~ Plannig Mana er ----J ~
-~~---pound--- Date Y 1 1g Dean Keame~__ _ --~____ 7
Craig Busby
Note Approval includes the Harvest Plan Operational Map (HPOM version 1
2 Description of Proposal
Selective harvesting of regrowth native forest stands using Single Tree Selection or
Other
IPropo ~sed-+~De-ta~iloosRoadworks Yes Roadworks Plan (attached) Post harvest Burnina ~Y-e=s___ _ ~Pian to be prepared Sefgtarately Rehabilitation ------~N~o- NA
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3 Area Identification and Yield Estimates
Region North East Region lviai1ag_e_m_e_nt Area ---- I Urbenvllle r--_
State Forest Donaldson
State Forest No 121
Pricing area Urbenville
Other Tenure- Details State Forest only
(if applicable)
For Lease amp other non State Forest tenure (LotDP)
Gross Area (ha)
Net Harvest Area (ha)
Estimated Yield (m31ha) + shy
Volume (m3) All Product
Cpt 36 Cpt 42
62 -1---2476 shy
33 138
26 26 --=-858 3588
-+ Cpt43
104
10
26
260
Total
4706
rpr()ducts Total (m3)
High Quality Large- --+-- 2172
High Quality Small 724
Low Quality 1448
Veneer - 272
Poles 0 ~de~~---- ~9~1---
Total 470~
4 Forest Description
Forest Type (See Forest typo map)
Dry HWDs bull Forest Red Gum (FT65) occurs on lowest slopes with heavier soils
bull Stands of Mixed species (FT62) ofGrey Gum Grey Iron bark White Mahogany dominate on sandier soils and drier ridgeline
MoistHWDs
bull Tallowwood-Biue Gum (FT47) Brush Box (FT53) and Rainforest (FT1 and FT23) dominates the majority of the harvest area on deeper richer soils and in steep gullies
bull Three patches of even-aged Dunns White Gum (FT51) exist higher on the volcanic so1IS along the Border Fence in Cpl 42 and above the cliff line In Cpt 43
bull Note Dunns White Gum (FT51) as mapped constitutes EEC protection and is excluded from harvesting
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Harvest History bull Much of the area was burnt in the large wildfires of 1968-69
bull Compartment histories indicate that Cpts 36 amp 43 were last harvested In 1984-85 and Cpt 42 following in 1985-86
bull These previous harvesting events were all STS silviculture removing Quota products and PSM (postssleepersmisc) totaling 8098 m3 all products combined
Stand Description Two main stand types exist bull Drier Forest Types 62 amp65 consisting of residual maturelovermature trees with sparse reshy
growth makes up approx 10) bull Mixed aged moist Forest Types 47 and 53 consisting of residual maturelovermature trees
with saplingpole re-growth (20-30 em) from fire amp harvesting events (makes up approx 90)
Site Quality bull Poorer forest qualtty for drier forest types with site heights lt25m bull Generally good site quality for FT 47 amp 53 with site height30-35m
Stand health bull Dieback BMAD) is evident in various levels across parts of the harvest area particularly
around dumps 7 and 9 In affected areas sites are understocked and trees have thin crowns There are numerous dead stags scattered across the harvest area In affected areas understorey is predominately lantana under more open canopy and there is little healthy regrowth or potential for regrowth in the current state
bull Crown health is generally better In FT 47 53 and 51 and poorer in FT 62 and 65
5 Silviculture and Harvesting Prescriptions
NotWithstanding the prescriptions detailed below all conditions of the IFOA including General and Species Specific conditions of the Threatened Species licence and the Environment Proteclton Licence are to be applied where they are described in this plan or in the respective licences
Objectives bull Maximise the recovery of merchantable timber from the mature agesize cohort withm the
constraints of the harvest plan
bull Create suitable conditions for a regeneration event
-Stand Description
Treatmentshy
Mixed-aged moist FT 47
Heavy STS
90 40
STS
Top disposal burn followed by enrichment
planting
Nil
Mixed-ago Dry FT 62
Heavy STS
10 40
STS
-
Top disposal burn followed by enrichment
planting
Nil
Single Tree Selection p rescription
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bull Tree removal and ground disturbance must also maximise regeneration opportunities
bull Single Tree Selection must remove no more than 40 of the basal area across the net harvest area Trees with dbhob lt20cm must not be selected for harvesting under STS (1 510 IFOA
bull In areas designated for STS It is expected that the basal area removal across the tract will fall below 40 BA removal will exceed 40 in some localized areas but will be balanced by non harvest areas and tree retention across the tract
Major variations from this intent require the approval of the Harvesting Team Leader
The SFO must monitor basal area retention under STS
The area of each type of silvicuitural treatment must be mapped and recorded in the Post-logging Information section of this plan
Planting and forest regeneration
bull Planting will be used in BMAD affected and other areas where adequate natural eucalypt regeneration is not expected as determined by the Harvesting Team Leader Species will be selected according to the original forest type with an emphasis on dieback resistant species
bull Where seeding is required seed Is to be collected during the harvest operation and dispersed over suitably disturbed andor burnt areas preferably during the wet season (JanuaryFebruary)
6 Special Conditions
61 Seasonal Harvesting and Burning Restrictions No
62 Endangered Ecological Communities
There are knovm occurrences of Endangered Ecological Communities within this compartment (see Section 9 table 4) The indicative extent of some known occurrence has been mapped Further mappingboundary identification is required by SFO during mark-up It is considered likely that there may be additional occurrences of as yet unmapped EECs within the harvest area
bull Exclude indicative extent of EECs from harvesting (as mapped
bull Continue to search ahead or harvesting for the presence of EEC and exclude identified EEC from harvest disturbance
bull Seek assistance from the Harvesting Team Leader if assistance is required in identifying EECs
bull SFO to map areas excluded from harvest to protect EECs
63 Unmapped Rainforest
Unmapped rainforest is to be identified and marked for retention in accordance with Forest Practices Circular 200502
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64 Leases Permits Plots
Conditions Crown Leasos
Occurs Details No
Occupation Permits No (grazlnl Occupation Permits No ~pial))
1-accunallon Permits lotherl 2774 Powerline easement Not in NHA PGPs
Yes No
Research PlotsPlus Trees No Special Purpose Permits No
65 Critical Boundaries
Queensland Slate Border NSW I QLO Border adjoins the area to the north This boundary is fenced (rabbit fence for operational purposes)
National Park Mount Barney NP (Qid) adjoins Cpts 36 42 amp 43 to the north This boundary Is formed by the rabbit fence Mount Clunie NP (NSW) adjoins Cpts 36 42 amp 43 to the west This boundary is formed by head waters of Grahams Creek (Cpl 36) and off-set 20m from the centre line of Dead Horse Mountain Road (harvesting to be excluded from within this 20m strip) There will be no impact on the National Park
Moreton Rabbit Board
bull The location of the Rabbit Fencemiddot is shown on the Harvest Plan Operational Map The two gates on Border Road must be closed and locked at the completion of the days operations Gates can be left open during operational hours given the use of temporary rabbit-proof grids
bull In the adjacent harvest area (Cpts 44-49) the Board had requested that trees within the NHA with propensity to fall on the rabbit fence be removed In this harvest area however the FMZ 38 (visual protection zone) prescription for 50 canopy retention along the rabbit fence lakes priority over the Boards request lor tree removal
bull Where this request for tree removal can be met with 50 canopy retention lhe contractors excavator or harvester will assist in removal of harveslable trees along the rabbit fence
bull No tree heads or debris to be left along fence line The SFO will supervise the contractor to undertake works required by the Rabbit Board Officer whilst along the fence line and jointly with the contractor ellect immediate repairs to the fence if accidentally damaged
Private Proporty adjoins Cpl 43 from the south This boundary is fenced
Other critical boundaries bull If there is any doubt about the location of a critical boundary clarification must be sougtlt form
the harvest planning unit to determine the requirements for boundary mark-up
bull Harvesting must not impact on private property or National Park or any functional fence tine
bull Any damage to a fence must be immediately repaired by the contractor
66 Transmission Lines
bull A transmission line traverses the very southern edge of Cpt 43 as shown on the operational map
bull The transmission line is remote from the NHA
67 Haulage Considerations
bull Haulage is planned to access the Mount Lindesay Highway via Lindesay Creek Road and Border Road
bull T11is routes are not suitable lor Bmiddotdoubles
bull Additional signage should be used on Hills Road and Border Road to notify traffic of turning trucks
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68 lFOA Required Approval Of Forestry Activities
Approvals have been obtained for the following actiVities locations as shown on lhe operational map
Crossing No
Activity Type Conditions
1
2
3
4
Snig track construction and use
Snig track construction and use
Snig crossing construction and use
Snigging
HCVOG
HCVOG
Riparian Protection Zone
Rainforest amp HCVOG
No debris is to be placed near trees Sta ndard EPL conditions to be applied
No debris is to be placed near trees Standard EPL conditions to be applied
Construct snig crossing across 1st order DL (drainage depression in field) and remov e debris
ons thefrom filter strip On completion ofoperati crossing is to be back bladed and seede d Standard
side ofEPL conditions for track drainage either crossino
CVOGUse existing road through Rainforest amp H
bull NOTE Any additional crossings of Rainforest HCVOG and Riparian Protection Zones require prior Regional Manager (or NPWS) approval before can be undertaken
bull It is the responsibility of the SFO to identify any additional areas that need to be crossed the localion of any such crossings without approval and to contact the Planning Unit to obtain the necessary approval
69 Weeds
Sections of the operational area are heavily infested with lantana Operators are to conduct visual inspections and clean machinery if required when moving from weeded areas to non -weeded area
7 Forest Management Zoning Conditions
The following Forest Management Zones and conditions apply
FMZ Type Notes
-Zone 2 Special
Management onservalion Old Growth (HCVOG) Rocky outcropRainforest and High c
plus buffer
FMZ wildlife corridor s 50m either side of Grahams Creek These areas e protected as marked on the mapmust b
Zone3A
Zone 38
Harvesting Protection
Special prescription
High Conservation Of d Growth Forest (HCVOG) and Rainforest These st be protected as marked on the mapareas mu
V1sual protection al - --shy --1
ong lhe notional NSW I OLD border Harvesting retaining the visual amenity of the forest as viewedoperations must aim at
along the range by eg
bull bull bull
bull bull
Minimise snig t racks within visible forest areas Snig tracks to r un perpendicular to the road where practicable
ory as much as practicable to provide a visual Retain underst screening limit removal~ middot10 maximum of 50 of canopy
ze of dumps 1 12 amp 13 Minimise the si
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Zone4 General Management
Available for haNesting in accorda nee with the conditions of this harvest plan
Zone8 Further Assessment
These areas are to be rezoned FM Z 4 with management by prescription s for Native Forest Operations in(Standard Harvest Plan Condition
North East Region apply)
These areas include
bull
bull
Mapped drainage features shy identify in the field and apply EPL and tual field location TSL conditions based on ac
modelled drainage features SFO to identify areas requiring protective measures and ap note on the harvesting oper
ply appropriate EPL prescriptions and ational map
8 Cultural Heritage Conditions
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No special conditions apply except that the Githabuls are to be consulted prior to commencement of any operations
Non Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
Assessment of the State Heritage Inventory and Section 170 databases and field assessment identified four sites of non aboriginal cultural heritage within the plan area These sites are the Rabbit Fence (see condition 64) three slab sheller huts associated with the Rabbit Fence and an unknown feature on the southern side of Heritage Road (between dumps 12 and 13) 20m machinery exclusion around the three slab huts on Border Road The site on Heritage Road was inspected and no items requiring protection were found Should any items be located during the course of operations then operations in that area must cease until prescriptions are developed by FNSW to ensure protection of cultural heritage items
9 Flora and Fauna Conditions
Ucfcr lu Technical Guidnncc Note 200S-3A Mnrcb 2005 rotmiddot conditiuus (TSL llooklct)
Mark-up Conditions
The SFO must search lor threatened species and mark-up the block as per Conditions 51 (General) and 52 (Koala) of the TSL The Tree Marking code is shown In the Standard Harvest Plan Conditions lor Native Forest Operations in North East Region
Tree retention Conditions applying
Prescription TSL Condition ~ollow bearing and recruit trees (Regrowth Zone) 56cd Greater Glider densitygt 1 per ha Yes- 69 d applies in compt 36 only- 8 Habilattreeslha to
be retained Stag Retention 56e Significant Food Resources 56f Protection or Retained Trees 56g
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Species Known or Likely to Occur bull Recent and reliable records exist wilhin or within close proximity of the
compartments for the following threatened species These species require speciesshyspecific or site-specific prescriptions i f further records or habitat features are idenllfied during mark-up
SPECIES GROUP COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME --Amphibians Giant Barred Frog Mixoph_es iteratus Mammals Goklen-tie2ed Bat Kerivoula papuensis
Koala Phascolarctos cinereus Yellow-bellied Glider Petaurus auslrolts
Birds Rose crowned Dove Ptilinoe_us refJina middot-Woompoo Fruit dove Plilinoeus mag_nificus Masked Owl Tylo novaehollandiae Osprev Pandion iloliaetus Gloss~-black Cockatoo CalvJJtortwpctws tathami
Flora Nil
Site-Specific Conditions Exclusion Zonos amp Modified Harvest Areas
Table 1 General Prescriptions
TSL Condition TSL
Condition No
Record Dotaifs
Prescription Summary
Kunin Murkmiddotuv Setlrihe~ 522 2 These compartments contain preferred forest types KOAL marmiddotking-up must be conducted at least 300m In
reoords in advance of ha1vesling oporations cptsUr_42 In lhe evenllhat a koala or seals (as noted in 522(i))
43 are found a koala star search will be oonduotecJ to delennino koala use areas
rm Retention 56 (t)(g) Nil Records shy Retain and protect glossy black cockatoo feed trees continue soarch Retain all yellow-bellied glider and squirrel glider sap
feed trees
6S 1 GRGLha 8 hollow-bearing trees per hectare must be retained ill cpt ur_36 where Greater Glldor density is gt1ha (Retained
trees may include hollow-bearing trees retained under condition 56 abullnon c~reorowlhl
Rocky Omcmpbull ond Cliffs 511 Forest Type SFA prohibited from feature 20m exclusion buffer if 234_Rock gt 01ha (approx 30m x 30m mapped in cpts Ur_36
43 IJurning 516 Threatened The habitat requirement of threatened species must
species have be taken Into account when instigating hazard been reduction burns to promote and mainlain an
recorded in underslorey mosaic significant areas of de11Se these cpts understorey vegetation and to minimise impact on
large fallen logs Ground Habi1Mt Protec1inn 51 7 (a) Nill~ocords To lhe greatest extent practical protect ground
oontinue habitat from SFA Ground habitat Includes search understorey vegetation ground cover vegetation leaf
tiller and fallen limber
517 (b) CWRV+ Commercial Firewood collection is not permilled small
mammals replilos
Firewood licences stale that timber with 1ollows 51 7 (d) Larger ancllor over 40 em diameter must not be collected or
CWRV damaged bull
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Table 2 Species Specific Prescriptions record and survey based) TSL RecordTSL Condition Condition Proscription Summary DetailsNo
Mtltklaquof Owl Landscape approach as specified in 692 will be69 1 (Tro IIOVltWhollandine) MOWL used
record within Condition 513 may be applicable to protect any 2km of cpt roosts or nests found boundaries Search gully lines and hoodbull of gullies for roost
and nos sites Kuulu 614 2 Evidence of koalas was found In the compartment PIIascoarcos cuereus but pro-logging surveys did not detect intermediate or KOAL
records in high use areas Compartment lark-up 522 must cpts Ur_42 be completed
43 Yollvwmiddotbollic~ Glider Exclusion of SOm on clcnlj ltc1cmion of aJI sup feed 1reebull617 1 (Petawmiddotut atlslmlis) YEBG Within IOOm of dens ~p fced lrlaquoi and observation
observation R()Otds IS fiNltur~ ltue l)llturc reed trees mmt be rttaincd record in cpt Within 200m of lt1111 dltlcction ltito t5 feed trolS must be
Ur_42 nllilined leraincd lfCCS must be ur wunc species 3S titc with den ffX11 ntarl~ ~t oMtiViltion or should he spec-ies rhu sJhd their bark in lonK )lrip) 4
YEBG call detection
records in and within
200m of cpt boundaries
Talllo 3 Species Specific Prescriptions default iFOA condition)
TSL Condition TSL
Condition No
Record Details Prescription Summary
All survey requirements have boon completed No default prescriptions will need to be implemented
T able 4 Other ECO OgtcatConslderaIIons h~ur l(ttfure or Record Presence Asnnment md M111A2ement lteconunrndations EEC Lowland Hainfortsl in the Likely to be ld~nlify uncl rnbullrk in liefd to exclude spceili~d furt~lry activities NSW Nvrlh Cougtt Sydney present bull continue Contact PNSV ccology unit for guidnnce Ifrequired hinrcginn search within
NLA llC Orcy Bu- Oroy Gum Wet Likely to be ldentil)r and mark in field to cx~lude SJliCiliec1 ftncury activities Scl~rOJlhyll Forest in the NSW present bull continue Conhtcl FNSW ctology iltl il fol guidance ifrquind Nortl1 Cuul biuregion search within
NLA Etmiddotlt While Gun Moist Forest i11 Prosont - Identify and mark in lidd to exclurle ~pceiticd forestry u~tiities theNSIV North Cvast biorcgion continue search Conract FNSV ecology unil for guidunc ilrtttulred
within NLA
In addition to Forest Management Zone Exclusions the following exclusion zones occur and are shown on the operational map Boundary marking conditions for each exclusion zone are described on the HPOM and in the tree marking code Riparian Protection (TSL Condition 5 7) Ridge and Headwater Habitat (TSL Condition 58)
Boundary marking conditions for each exclusion zone are described on the HPOM and In the tree marking code (see Standard Harvest Plan Conditions for Native Forest Harvesting In North East Region)
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10 Fisheries Licence Conditions
Refer to Technical Guidance Note 2005middot 02 March 2005 (Fisheries Licence Booklet)
Class 2 Aquatic Habitat(Eastern Freshwater Cod) has been identlfied as occurring within these compartments Conditions of the Fisheries Licence apply
Condition 79 of the Fisheries Licence apply to snig track crossings of mapped and unmapped drainage lines bull Crossings must be approved and rna(ked In the field prior to use bull Crossings may only be used where It Is not reasonably practicable to use another route or site bull Conditions 83 and 84 oi the Fisheries Licence apply to crossings
11 Soils and Water Protection Conditions Refer to Technical Guidance Note 2005middot1C (Environment Protection Licence Booklet) amp Standard Harvest Plan Conditions for Native Forest Harvesting in North East Region
Site-specifiC EPLconditions-
Elements Conditions
Unmapped Drainage lines EPL applies
Drainage Feature Protection See HPOM for widths
Inherent Hazard Class 1
Dispersible Soils No
Mass Movement Yes - refer to special conditions below aton g with FPC s Movementshy201204 Standard Operating Conditions on Mas
Prone Geologies in Northern NSW (Attachment 6 ) Log Dumps Refer relevant conditions for IHL
Snig Tracks Refer relevant conditions for IHL
Riiiids See schedule 5 of EPL Booklet
Non-Haulage Roads May be used for extraction
EPL applies
Remove debris on completion of operations
MASS MOVEMENT- SPECIAL CONDilIONS
SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES TO ENSURE STABILITY
bull snig track runoff must not be directed onto steep (gt 20bull) slopes above drainage features
Existing Snig Tracks
bull where bedding planes dip out of the hillslope and cut batter height exceeds 20 m and the groundslope exceeds 20 degrees on existing snig tracks advice must be sought from a suitably qualified person as to whether that section of track can be reopened
bull notwithstanding the above existing snig tracks on ground slopes up to 30bull (including side cut snig tracks) that are showing no sign of mass movement may be used provided they can be satisfactorily drained to EPL specifications
bull where it is proposed to reopen a snig track that has been affected by a land slip of gt 10 m 3
advice must be sought from a suitably qualified person prior to doing so
bull reopening of existing snig tracks on ground slopes slopes gt 20 must avoid the undercutting of cut batters and the side-casllng of cxcc~~ivc motcrinl ontofill batters
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Now Snlg Tracks
bull where bedding planes dip out of the hillslope cut batter heights on newly constructed snfg tracks should not exceed 15 m in heiJht except with site specific assessment by a suitably qualilied person
bull tree debris must not be used to hang fill batters on newly constructed snig tracks
bull wherever possible snig tracks must follow the terrain rather than side cut across It particularly wl1ere side slopes exceed 20bull
12 Legal Conditions
This operation must comply with
bull Standard Harvest Plan Condition for Native Forest Operations in North East Region
bull Licence Conditions issued by Forests NSW under the Forestry Act (1916)
bull State Forests of NSW Forest Practices Code - Part 2 Timber Harvesting in Native Forests February 1999 and Forest Practices Code Part 4 Forest Roads and Fire Trails (February 1999)
bull Integrated Forestry Operations Approval issued under part 4 of the Forestry and National Parks Estate Act 1998 (IFOA) including the associated licences
bull Threatened Species Conservation Licence (TSL) issued under the Threatened Species Conservation Act (1995
bull Licence issued under section 220ZW of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 (FL)
bull This operation is a non-scheduled operation under the Environment Protection Licence issued under section 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Roading and harvesting operations are not licenced All EPL conditions will apply to harvesting and roading operations
bull
13 Attachments
bull Attachment 1 Locality map
bull Attachment 2 Harvest Plan Operational Map
bull Attachment 3 Forest Type Map
bull Attachment 4 Site Safety Plan prescribes describes safety requirements and Medical Emergency Evacuation Plan for this harvesting operation
bull Attachment 5 Roading plan prescribes roading requirements for this harvesting operation
bull Attachment 6 FPC 2012104 Standard Operating Conditions on Mass Movement-Prone GOOogies in Nortllem NSW
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14 Pre-Operational Briefing I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Harvesting Plan for Compartments 36 42 and 43 in Donaldson State Forest and that I have been briefed on the conditions of the Plan I understand the supervision and operational control requirements as outlined in the plan
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Induction Questions
bull What EEC existpotentially exists in the harvest area What are the conditions associated with these EECs
bull What MUST you do if you see a koala within the harvest area during operations
bull Where are the approved IFOA crossings and what are the conditions associated
bull What threatened species and FMZ conditions have been identified within this harvest area
bull Are there any cultural heritage issues associated with this harvest area If so what are they and how are they managed
bull What conditions apply to snig tracks
bull What must the SFO monitor in regard to silviculture
bull What critical boundaries exist and how are the defined in the field and managed during operations
bull Are there any specific boundary gate issues associated with this harvest plan
bull Has masnnovement~ been identified as an i~cue in the plan area If so wh)t operational conditions apply
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Appendix 1 SFO Forms shy
SFO NOTES
LOCATION SF--------- CPT NO---shybull This diary should record general daily events SFO movements Operations visited which are
not otherwise recorded in detail elsewhere
Initial Date Event
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Forest Practices Circular
Date 9 March 2012 Numbor FPC 201204 Issued by Chief Executive Officer
Title Standard Operating Conditions on Mass Movement-Prone Geologies In Northern NSW
Management Principles
These Standard Operating Conditions apply to all Forests NSW operations on the Identified geologies within the nrea identified in Figure 1 below except where sitemiddotspecffic conditions have been developed by a suitably qualified parson (engineeror soil specialist)
Background
The FMS Executive Committee has approved the adoption of the following Standard Operating Conditions for forestry activities which are designed to reduce the risk of mass mpvement occurringon a number of landsllp-prone geologies in northern NSW The geologies include Tertiary Basalt Walloon Coal Measures Marburg Formation Grafton Formation and the contact between Tertiary Basalt and Walloon Coal Measures
The Standard Operating Conditions
1) Where forestry activities are conducted in steep (gt 20deg) hillslope hollows with deep soils they must be undertaken in such a way as to prevent lhe saturation of the soil andor artificial loading of the slope To achieve this the following conditions must be implemented
bull Log landings must be located away frorn steep hillslope hollows to avoid artificially loading these sensitive areas
bull Material graded off roads must not be sidecast onto fill batters in steep hillslope hollows
bull Road runoff must not be directed onto steep slopes in hillslope hollows Where the EPL road drainage spacing needs to be varied to avoid artificially increasing pore water pressures in steep hillslope hollows the variations must be documented in the harvesting plan and displayed on the operational map
2) Where new road construction traverses a well-developed bench profile in areas underlain by basaltandor on slopes gt 20 deg or where layers of clay Interbedded with claystones and siltstones In U1e Walloon Coal Measures dip out of the slope the following must be Implemented
bull the cut and fill earthworks must not exceed a height of 2m without an engineering design and must include the provision of drainage in natural depressions
bull Reopening of existing roads in these areas must avoid the undercutting of cut batters and the sidecastlng of excessive material onto fill batters
Iveion No 1 IP ~ I Issue Dnlo 091031212 Heview Dale090312015 shy0_~- I
3) Where heavy STS is the proposed s~vicullure method restocking of the disturbed area with tree species must bEl achieved cllhar through natural regeneration direct seeding or planting Tilis must occur nn the lolfol1119 areas
bull benched topography anct slopesgt 20degon Tortiary Basalts and bull slopesgt 15deg on the Walloon Coal Measures Marburg Formation and Grallon
Formation
4) Where regeneration assessments (as per the Rcgional lnvento1y Pl~n) show inadequate natural regencmHon then direct seeding or planting must be undcrtltJIlten to ensure the stocking level in the disturbed area rollccls the level outlined in the Regionallrw~nlory Plan
Hlllslope hollow means the small unchannelled valley above the head or a first order stream
Benched topography means a long relalivoly narrow strip of level or gently incfincd land thai is bounded by distinctly st1mper slopes above and below iL
lmplemcntatio11
This cilcular comes inlo effect on the dato of lis Jpproval
Related Documents N1l
Date of Next Review This Circular will be reviewed in 2015
Contact Officer Peter WltJish Soifp_eciallsl NFOB
middot~t__ Nid(Robcrts Chief Executive
9 March 2012
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FORESTS NEW SOUTH WALES - NORTH EAST REGION
ROAD WORKS PLAN
Donaldson State Forest Compartments 36 42 amp 43
Certification
Dan Allen Approved ByPrepared By Harvest Planner Signature
Date
Craig Busby
Regional Manager Signature
Date
1 Objectivas
Roadworks are required to service native forest harvesting operations within the above compartments These compartments are scheduled for harvest in early 2012
The operational map shows the location of the proposed works
Attachments Financial Analysis Spreadsheet gives full details of costs benefits and material amp plant requirements
2 Specifications and Legal Conditions This operation must comply with
bull Standard Harvest Plan Conditions for Native Forest Operations in North East Region
bull Licence Conditions issued by Forests NSW under the Forestry Act (1916)
bull State Forests of NSW Forest Practices Code - Part 2 Timber Harvesting in Native Forests February 1999 and Forest Practices Code Part 4 Forest Roads and Fire Trails (February 1999)
bull Integrated Forestry Operations Approval issued under part 4 of the Forestry and National Parks Estate Act 1998 (IFOA) as amended May 2003 including the associated licences
bull Threatened Species Conservation Licence (TSCL) issued under the Threatened Species Conservation Act (1995) as amended May 2003
bull Licence issued under section 220ZW of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 (FL) as amended May 2003
bull This operation is a non-scheduled operation under the Environment Protection Licence issued under section 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Roading and harvesting operations are not licensed All EPL conditions will apply to harvesting and roading operations
bull Technical Guidance Notes for Roadworks
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3 Special Conditions
Feature
Cultural Herilage
-Threatened Species
-Dispersible Soils Hazard
Mass Movemenl Hazard
Seasonality
Engineering Design
Environmental impacls ie Oust Noise Water Visual
Conditions
Yes bull No works to proceed until consultation with Githabuls
is undertaken bull Road works is not lo Impact upon the three shelter
huts located on Border Road Note the only hut with obvious potential for damage from roading activities Is theone between dumps 12 amp13
+----shySee haiVesting plan Minimise disturbance within prolectlon zones
-+shyNo
Yes bull No new road construction without soil specialists advice bull Also refer to below FPC 201204 (Standard Operating
Cofldlfions on Mass Movement-Prone Geologies In Norlhem NSW)
No
No
No
Yes
Yes- Dead Horse Mountain Road forms the western boundary with Mount Clunie NP (see operational map) There is a 20m offset from thecenlre line of thisroad
Yes- PP borders Cpt 43 to the south (see operational map) All boundaries are fencedGates are to be closed following use and any damage to gatesfences is to be repaired immediately
No
No
No
YesNo - See Hazard Assessment In the Site Safety Pack
Haulage Standards
National Park
Private Property
Permit To Enter required
Quarries and Gravel Pits -UndergroundOverhead Ulilities
Safety Issues (includes hazards public use of roads)
-
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Forest Practices Circular
Dolo 9 March 2012 Numbormiddot FPC 201204
Issued by Chief Elceoullve Olfloer
Tille Standard Opor~llng Condlllons on Mass Movemeni-Prone Geologies in Northern NSW
Management Principles
These Standard OperalingCondilions apply to all Forests NSW oparatlons on the ldenllfted geologies wllhin uarea ldontifted In Figure 1 bolow except whoro site-specific oondllions have boon developed by a suftably qualiffoo person (engineer or soil speciolisl)
Background
The FMS Execullve Commiltee has approved lhe adoption of lhe following Standard Opelaling Conditions forforostry activilies which are designed to reduce lho risk of mass movementoccurring on a number of landsllpmiddotprone geologies In northern NSW The geologies Include Tertia) 8as1lt Walloon Coal Maas1ores Marhurg Forfllilllon Graflon Formallonand tho contact botween Terliaty Basal and Walloon Coal Measures
The Standard Oporallng Condlllons
1) Where forestry activities are conducted In stoepgt 20) hlllslope hollows wllh deep soils Ihoy must be undertaken in such a way as to prevent U1e saturation of the soli andor artilhi11 loading of the slope To achieve lhls Ihe following conditions musl be implen1ented
bull Log landlngr must be lollted aw~y from steep hilslope hollows lo avoid arlificially loadingIIIese sensitive areas
bull Material graded off roads must not be sidecast onto fill baiters in steep hillslope hollows
bull Road runoff muslnot be directed onto sleep slopes in hlllslope hollowsWhoro the EPL road drainage spacing needs to be varied to avoid artificially increasing pore water pressures in steep hlllslope hollows the variations must be documented In the harvesting plan and dispk1yed on lho operational map
2) Where new road oonsl111ction lraverses a well-developed bench profile In aro~s underlain by basal andor on $lopesgt 20 bull or where layers of clay interbedded wilh claystones anti slltslones in U1e Watlo011 Coat Measureamp dill oul of tho store lhc following musl be Implemented
bull thecut and fill earthworks must nol exceed a height of 2m without an engineering design and must include fha provision or drainage in natural depressions
bull Reopenu1g of existing roads In IIJese anas must avoid the undercutting of cut batters and the sidecasttng of excessive material onto till bnllers
Deep soils bulllgtiJd be considered lobe a melro or mora in deplh
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3) Where heavy STS is the proposed silviculture method restocking of the disturbed area witll tree species must be achieved either through natural regeneration direct seedin~ or planting lhis must occur 011 the following areas
bull benched topography and slopes gt 10deg on Tertiary Basolts and bull slopesgt 15deg on U1e Walloon Coal Measures Marburg Formation and Graflon
Formation
4) Where regeneralion assessments (as Jgter lhe Reglonaltnvontoty Plan) show inadequale natural regeneration then diroct seeding or p13nting must be undertaken to ensure the stocking level in the dislurbed ltJrea reflects the level outlined in the Regionallnvenlory Plan
Hillslopc hollow means the stnall unchannetled valley above the head of a first order stream
Benched topography means a long relatively narrow strip of level or gently inclined land lhal is boundad by distinctly steeper slopes above and below it
Implementation
This circular comes into effect on the date of its approval
Related Documents Nil
Date of Next Review This Circular will be reviewed in 2015
Contact Ofllcer Peter Walsh Soil ~ciabst NFOB
Apf rovpcl
~-NiCtRobetls Chief Executive
9 March 2012
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Genna ConcJititHt$
Remove trees in accordance with FNSW Safety Standard 139 and
Remove vegetation within 3m of the road prism only where required to maintain safe sight distance and passage of trucks
Note Clearing is generally permitted within 3m of the road prism for all roads Ground dist11rbance and tree debris may impact outside this 3m either side of the road prism as is required to effect clearing within 3m of the road prism Conditions 5 6 and 47 Schedule 5 of the EPL must apply
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4 Works Schedule
Rond MninlnincnccUpgrmlc
Rnaclllan10 Onrclor Rei Cnlogory ibulllbullmmrnl
Lotbullllon euroa~erftf~ilggtAiorlrrrj~l dilfflll 410 36fllld Lcnglh (m) 3140
WORKS YES INSTRUCTIONSSITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
0 Works gt30 Sopu 0 1 ~
~ Man Mov(rnanl ID VI Dlsponlblo IU
Yidbullnlng M lotallon V~ silly UpgJado Length (111) 3140 FoolllliJoft 1ldlh(Ill) 37 Upgoldt Spol
CUMIIIkltnlno ftefe nettssart-8 ~ u ~ Graclo LOIIufllo bullbullE Rolllgnmcnl I l l ~ Q
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C~uvtgldobJis M I llholo necessary IJihllonan~ IAnglh (m) 0 u c Repair surfbull ~ I lnero necesucy2 jj CrowlliCrouloll r9i Whoronceouoty ~
Oonvol Vi IV1teltO lleOCS511) Grbullvol longlh (rn) liOO I Rfiii0Yflrcugt20cm liZl -t0110C4ltlbullloculbulllagaonlyt
Rcmovolten lt20 bullbullbull I~ C~olng 4Uisldc lho robulld prfsnl ~0 Bailer RcpbulllrUpgrlloi 0~
rl Culvele l1 Slzo Sola Llllu lv ROOSpoon Vi ISol~ ~
I DollsCh311113ll IO ISoloc DropOovme u Sett
smrrplog u ConrmMIS Oin3gltIOEPl shy
Sl8110nl0 Finish Outcmiddot Soil Slahlllsallon 0 (muRt IJij wilhin 5 dnys)middot Date InitialEvon
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Road llan1e 4211 f1d Cacg01y ~ lccallon IQ~~p810cbltp9 Ltglh (to) 650
WORKS YES INSTRUCTIONSSITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
~ Works gt90 Slopes I ll o IJ~ ll~vomonl u t
Dispersible jD Widening ~ locallon Wltro lleCelarr Upgraltlclcnglh (m) 900
fOllllllort VIdlh (ill) 37 UJIOlBdo 811011 Curve Wldertlng 1liero nocem1y0 ~
sect l Otade Lolltling 0 1li
[1Rtallgllnttnliii a
Reopening Dl Clear vogldebrll MI IWIfeneltemry lolalnlenanco length ill) -250
g Repair 11111aco 0 Where neoossary2 l CtOImiCiOSSfall f1 Wllllo~sect
Gravel [1l Where noomllly Grovel Le11glh ~n) tOO I Remove Irongt20 em 0 RomovoUMuorous beeslataos only ~ amp1i Cleall11g outbullldo lhoto~d pJitm~0Remove trees lt20emIll Balter Rep~rUpgroldc 0 ~ ~
Culverts Ll lllbullo Solo
lolltret 0 ROOSpoon 0 Sell li
I OalliChennelt D Sols
Drop Oo1bullms 0
u Sols
SIITropplno n COinmtnlt Orolinago 10 EPI
Start Datemiddot Flnl$h Datnmiddot Sell Slnbilisolicn Date (mUG bo within 5 day~)
Dale Evonl tnilial
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Road llanoo HWagl Rd
length ~II) 1170
WORI(S bull INSTRUCTIONSSITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONSYE~
0 VorksgtJO Slopes Dl
~
~ Mass Movement 0 lf-1Ul Olspcrslblo
Widening VI Locallon 11CltOOctmory Upgr~do Lcnollo (m) 1170 Formllon VIdllt (Ill) 37 Upg~Gdo SJIOII
~ J Curve lndenlng Wholro nocessarr ~
I f Grade Lowtrlng u j R~nlllflll 0 0
ReoptnMg n Cleat gtljJdebrls ~ 1~wy Llokii011CIIlttltnalh (m) 0
I Repair surface ill hltmr~laquoessvyI I Cr01bullmiCrosslall ill 1hlle OE(()SltliY ij
Gravel 1j I~ero nocessarr GrftVCIlcngllt (111) 100
I Remove lreeSgt10eno Innmnvo Oaonoroul lrmlttaobullonlyll ~ Romovll tlccs lt20cm vi iClearing outside lion roa~ ftrlsrn NO
BbullllorRorrlllriUpgrado [1ij
amp Culttrlo n Silo Rnlbull
llilru fl v llOOISpoon Stlt l g HtllslCiuIs [I Selo
Dropllolms 0 Sctt
SiltTropping I I Conuncnto lltrlngtgo toEPL - - shy
Finish Ontomiddot Soli amplbullblllbullation Dbulllbull (nwst bo within6 d3yamp) 0316 EvCJtt ltoUPI
-
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Roo~ tiAiliOnnmlHlliSII Mill Rd Cftt~oory r bull 0IJgtt bull
LOCltiOfl IIBI~)B lid (00t11p6) 14 dump8 Length(Ill) I~SO
WORKS YES INSTRUCTIONSSITE SPECIFIC CONOITIOIJS
Works gt30 SIOIgtOO Dl ~ lAm IJmmtnt u
u
Widenrno
Dltporslblo
0 Locollon Upor~rlo IMoth(m) 1400
Form~lloo Width (ml Upgrade SpoR J Curvt ~ndenloo
i ~ OmlcLowcrino u l ~ Rcollgnmont Dl ~ D
Roofltllloo n Ckor vooltl~turs ti1 lVIIIerentcess~ry tlolnlonanct Length m) 0
~ g Rcpalraurlace f-11 IWhore ncocssary2 l CroiMICtossiU j ivl l Vlltctc ~ i MIVllletonccessary Oravol Length (m) 100Graver
~ Remove lrccsgt20 (Ill iii IRcntovo ongnronoltotllft ll91 only
Removtlflts ltZOem jlil CltaJioo outbulllclt thlroad pasm ~0~ DaUer RcpbulllrNpgrodo nil
ltI
amp Culveltls 0 Sizo Sols
lUres ~ g
1100Spoon I~ Soft ng BcllsCilanntls Sci$
OropOovms lJ Sols ( ( Silt TrapphiO
Commenlt OtIO EPI
Stnrt Dalemiddotbull Soil Slobflisntlon Dolo (nurrt be wilhln 5 d~ys)
Dale Even I lnlllill
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ltngl~ (m) 1150
WORKS YES INSTRUCTIONSSITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Workamp gt30 Stope$ ue 5 llass Movement 0 Ill Dispersible 0
1lclonlng
i2l Loeollon W~ere necessary Upgratlo tcnglh m) 1150
Formallon Wldlh (111)37 Upgrade Spoil CIIIVO ldOI11g riPIfJ neressary- -8
ii Grbulldolowo~ng 0ili nlignmenl 0
Reopenlng jO I Clwvegctb~s ti6 1llltre rllaSS31J IJalnlonance Length (m) 0 u
c Rtpalrsurface 2i lnlcronews31)2 CltOII111Crosslall i21 1WMre neclt~mrye 6 1VllctenrltcsMry Grovel Lenonbull Jil) 100Grlv~l
~ Rontovc Ices gt20cm -~t I Rnn1ovo llnngorou1 ltnosllogo only
[ i I Clon~lng oulsltlo lharoad prlsnt NO Ci ~ Rcn1ovo Iree lt20 em
Dnller Reralrllpgrade O l ill U
3a
Culve~s 0 Sl~ Sola llilsu jiotl RODISpoon 0 Stlt
RelaiChannels 0 Sts
Drotl Downs IO Sttt 0
SlltTrapp~19 jO
Conunenls llalnagelo Ell
Slari Oale Ffnlsh D~tnmiddot SoU Slablllsnllon Dale musl be wilhln 6 d~ys) hgtIUalDate Event
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Rood tiM1o 3611 Rd
LDtallo11 BwltJe~ Rd lotbnp 1 length (ml 200
WORKS YES INSTRUCTIONSSITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Wo Jkampgt30 SlotlOS Ul 2 1n E llasslloveniOJll
middot Dlsjlo1SIIJoVgt u Widening
-v locallon Wtio10 ncooSSltlfY Upg1nt1o longllo (Ill) 200
Fo1mallon Width(111)37 Upgdo Spoil
CUrve1ldetllng hete neoossart~ ti Grado Lowe1lng 0~
gt~ Re~llgllnlonl Ll i1i
Q
Reopening l I l
Clear veyldtblls vt 1 1oete 11ecemty tlalnlenanco length (nl) 0 8
Rcpnlr smlaoo ~ j 11111110 mbulltem1yg I CIOImiCrosslaU 0 IIletaIIOlteUI) ~ Vi Ylllcro ncosbullar Gt4vollonnth (m) 100
t Grovel
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~
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8 ROOISJOoll rvi Solse UetrsJChonnels ID Selt
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Sla11 Dolomiddot Finish Datomiddot Soil Stabl6salion Oro (musl bewilhln 5 days) Dala Event Initial
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Crossing Worllts Crossing Nomo A flood Nnmo 361 Rd Locnllon Appox 5m along 3611 Rd Drnlnngo Ponluro lsi 01dec Slro3m Pecmanonev Tom~
causeway INA Slalto (mainl) Causeway IExstllg IPeJm
C1osolno Works Atlltlon~hos nnd Rond Orolnono
PavomonUSinrehrco Acmourccossingwilh gravel (241) AtlJIIOochos Armour eastocn apJlloach llilh g1avel (12Q
I~bullbull ~thhlly Sfalu~ 1~1gtbull humml ~
Tompomy llfalnat~o NAReshape Bodlbmks IIA
Disposal ol Spoil iNA Gmiddot30mUpstronm Loll Install ROD
lnlol IIA 3middot30m Upst1oam mu111 lt5m
Oulltl NA PcKUm whoro no 5middot30 AcnlOUI8jPfOIIdiiWh )lavcl
Slnhlllsnllon NA OullotConlrol INatural vcoetalion
EroslonCottlrol NA TobloOraln
Slorl Ontomiddot Finish Dotemiddot Soli Siobillsollon Dale (must ho wllhln5 dnys) Dale EvenI lnUal
I
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Crossing Namo B R~d Namo Border Rd location Apptox 2550m along BordCI Rd Drainage Feature tst )dllf Stream Permanency TPmn
ISI7A stablll~IIL____ ISita lmmlml Fulurn I Causeway INA
Crossll)g Works lltJproachos and Road Omlnnuo
PnvomnntStructuro Armour ctossing with grnvol (481) Atltlloachos Nil
Roshapo Bodbanks ~~~ Temporary Oralnago I NA
Disposal of SpofJ NA 5middot30m Upstroamlclt IWIROD
Inlet NA 5middot30m Upslroamllight Install ROD
Outlot NA Pracllcos whoro no 5middot30 NA
Stabilisation NA OullotControl INAtural vegetation
froslonControl NA TAhloOraln I Natural vogctolion
Start Date Finish Oalo SoQ Slabsampsalion Dale (nsusl he within 5days)
Dale Event lniUal
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-Crossing Nome C Road Name ~2fl Rd Locolion Approx920m along422 Rd Drainage Pcaluro 2rld01dur SlronmPormnnnuny Temo
117bull ~ahllllv Slruue rrnclilftaamiddot I~IM mmrnl rorlwn I GirO) Slutrlll INA Stable (maint) Sloollxidgc ltrn Temp
Cro~slng Wnrlrs Appro1chos nnrl flnarl Ornlnnuo
PavnmeniSiwrturo I Instal 12m sleel bridge Olltlr Approachn3 NA -exisllng CIOSSinltJ
ltoshnpo llorln1nnkfl NA
OlsJlosal of SflOII Nl
lnlol IN
Onllol INA
Tompomy Otnlnnoo NA
5middot30m Upstream Left lnslaiiROD
5middot30m UJgtstrMnllllghl lnslal ROO
11tncllcos whom no 5middot30 INA
Slnblllsalon INA OullotConlrol NalurtJI vege~1ion
NA TohloOr11J1 NnluralvcgolationEroslonControl
Stnrt Datemiddot Finish Datumiddot Soil Slnbllisnllon Dale (must be wjlilin Gdoys)middot lniUalDole Evenl
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Crossing Name 0 Road Namo 4212 Rd Lwallon App~ot 68M1 ab1g 4212 Rd Oralnngo Foaturo lsl Order Slroum Pormanoncy Tcmo ISlzA Crossing RQltIUIIWIIII--jliSilWIIZO)JWII rllllUnlnr~~-n-1(IIImwwlmiiiiL Causeway NA Slable (mainI)
Crossing Works Approaches and Road Oralnago
PavomonUSiructuro Armour crossing withgravel (241) Approaches NA
Robullhopo Bodbanks Nil Temporary Drainage INA
Dlspoul ol Spoil NA 5middot30m Upstream Loll losla~ROO
lnlol NA 5middot30m Upslroau rlnhl lnsloiiROD
Oullel NA Pracllcos whoro no 5middot30 NA
Stablllullon NA OullotControl Nohntll vegetation
EroslonConlrnl NA TabloDr1ln Nolurol vcgclaUoo
SIMI Dalemiddot Finish Dolomiddot Soli Sl1hlllsnlfon Date (must be wilhin 5 days)middot
Oalo EvenI IoWaI
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Crossing llamo E Roed Name 422 Rd locaflon Applox 200m 3oog 422 Rd 0 I ra nage Feature 1sOlder 51ream Permancncy Tcmp
I ~lzh I SIAhllllv ~IM11o C3USOIl3Y INA I Unstable
I I CauooiI~Y
ISizo lmmm xisl~lg
Eul11ro Perm
Crossing Works flppronchcs nnd Roari llr~lnogo
PovcmonVSlruclurc Almour crossing wllh gmvol (461) Approaches Nil
Roshapo Bodbank fJA Tompotalf Drlln~e NA
Disposal of Spoil NA Smiddot30m Upslroam Lon JnsllliROO
Inlei NA S-30m Upslrcam Righi lnsla3ROO
Oullol NA Prncllcos whore no 5middot30 NA
Slablllsallon NA OulloiConllol INalural VElaquoJalatlon
EroslonConlrol NA TnbloDrnln INnlurnl vcgolnUon
SlartOatemiddot Finish Datemiddot SoU SlabftiS31ion Dale (must be within 5days) Initial~le Evool
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Crosslny Namo f Road Namo Herilage Rd locaUon Applox I300m ablJ Hti~3J8 Rd Or~lnago Fcaluro 3rd Otdof Slroam Permanoncy Petro ~ Cthllllu Clbulll F11iUrft middot~middotmiddotmiddot log Blldge NA Slabe lntalnllmiddot log Bltidgo Ellis6ng Pemt
CrossingWorks APIIIOachos and Road Draln~go
PnvemoniSirucluro ApproaGhos NA Nil
Temporary Oralnago NAReshape Bodbanks NA Disposal of SpoD NA iflslliiROOSmiddot30m Upstream loll
lnltl NA 5-30m Upstrean1 Righi Exls~ngaesl
Oullol NA Pracllces Vlhare no 5middot30 NA
Slabll[salion NA OulloiConlrol Nalural VlliJ8I~Iioobull
EroslonConltol NA TabloOraln Nnlurol vCi]elalion
StAbullIOale Soil Sinbilisullon Date (must bo within GdoyG) Date Event Initial
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Crossing Name G Road Namo 42llld location Approx 53Cm along 421 Rd 0 I F I oa ura s er Stream Permanency Tcmora nage 1 lOrd
COUSOIIOY ISizo NA
r Statubull Stoblo (1nalnl)
l ~tbulllmtnor
Couscway Exisliog IFuturo POIOl
Crosslno Works Approaches and Rond Dmlnaan
lovomonIlSIrtlclure Almour crossing with gravel (241) AJlllfOOchos NA
Roshapo Bedlbanks ~A TomjX)ral) Drainage bullNA
Dls~X~salolSpoil NA 5middot30m Upstream Loll lnslal ROO
Intel NA 5middot30m Upalroarn Righi Install ROO
Oullol NA Pracllcos w11oro no 5middot30 NA
Sloblllsollon NA OullotConlrol Nntuml vcnolollon
EroslonConlrol NA TnhloOraln Nnturol vegollilon
l
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ROAOING PLAN - Donaldson State Forest Compartments 36 42 amp 43
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- Donaldson State Forest -Compartments 36 42 amp 43
- 1 Certification This plan has been prepared in accordance with the Integrated Forestry Operations Approval issued under the Forestry and National Park Estate Act 1998 and addresses
- significant aspects and Impacts in the planning process The Standard Harvest Plan Conditions for Native Forest Operations in North East Region apply to this operation
- Prepared by Harvest Planner
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- Note Approval includes the Harvest Plan Operational Map (HPOM version 1
- 2 Description of Proposal
- Selective harvesting of regrowth native forest stands using Single Tree Selection or
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- 3 Area Identification and Yield Estimates
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- rpr()ducts Total (m3) High Quality Large---+--2172 High Quality Small 724 Low Quality 1448 Veneer -272 Poles 0
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- 4 Forest Description
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- Stands of Mixed species (FT62) ofGrey Gum Grey Iron bark White Mahogany dominate on sandier soils and drier ridgeline
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- Tallowwood-Biue Gum (FT47) Brush Box (FT53) and Rainforest (FT1 and FT23) dominates the majority of the harvest area on deeper richer soils and in steep gullies
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- Three patches of even-aged Dunns White Gum (FT51) exist higher on the volcanic so1IS along the Border Fence in Cpl 42 and above the cliff line In Cpt 43
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- Much of the area was burnt in the large wildfires of 1968-69
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- Compartment histories indicate that Cpts 36 amp 43 were last harvested In 1984-85 and Cpt 42 following in 1985-86
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- These previous harvesting events were all STS silviculture removing Quota products and PSM (postssleepersmisc) totaling 8098 m3 all products combined
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- Drier Forest Types 62 amp65 consisting of residual maturelovermature trees with sparse reshygrowth makes up approx 10)
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- Dieback BMAD) is evident in various levels across parts ofthe harvest area particularly around dumps 7 and 9 In affected areas sites are understocked and trees have thin crowns There are numerous dead stags scattered across the harvest area In affected areas understorey is predominately lantana under more open canopy and there is little healthy regrowth or potential for regrowth in the current state
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- Crown health is generally better In FT 47 53 and 51 and poorer in FT 62 and 65
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- 5 Silviculture and Harvesting Prescriptions
- NotWithstanding the prescriptions detailed below all conditions of the IFOA including General and Species Specific conditions of the Threatened Species licence and the Environment Proteclton Licence are to be applied where they are described in this plan or in the respective licences
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- -Stand Description TreatmentshyMixed-aged moist FT 47 Heavy STS 90 40 STS Top disposal burn followed by enrichment planting Nil Mixed-ago Dry FT 62 Heavy STS 10 40 STS -Top disposal burn followed by enrichment planting Nil
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- Single Tree Selection must remove no more than 40 of the basal area across the net harvest area Trees with dbhob lt20cm must not be selected for harvesting under STS
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- Major variations from this intent require the approval of the Harvesting Team Leader
- The SFO must monitor basal area retention under STS
- The area of each type of silvicuitural treatment must be mapped and recorded in the Post-logging Information section of this plan
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- Where seeding is required seed Is to be collected during the harvest operation and dispersed over suitably disturbed andor burnt areas preferably during the wet season (JanuaryFebruary)
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- 61 Seasonal Harvesting and Burning Restrictions No
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- 62 Endangered Ecological Communities
- There are knovm occurrences of Endangered Ecological Communities within this compartment (see Section 9 table 4) The indicative extent of some known occurrence has been mapped Further mappingboundary identification is required by SFO during mark-up It is considered likely that there may be additional occurrences of as yet unmapped EECs within the harvest area
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- Unmapped rainforest is to be identified and marked for retention in accordance with Forest
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- Powerline easement Not in NHA PGPs
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