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The purpose of a Forest Management Plan in the East Gippsland region is to ensure that its natural and cultural values are maintained and the use of forest resources provide long-term community benefit.
These are working plans, put into operation by the Secretary of (the former) DNRE, pursuant to Section 22 of the Forests Act 1958. They have also been developed to conform with all Victorian land and natural resources legislation, including the National Parks Act 1975, Land Act 1958, Heritage Rivers Act 1992, Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988, and the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. Protection of species listed under the Commonwealth Endangered Species Protection Act 1992 are also provided for in these plans. Forest Management Area Plans also fulfil a requirement of the Code of Forest Practices for Timber Production which sets goals and guidelines for the conduct of all commercial timber production activities in Victoria. The Code has recently been revised to incorporate the most recent research on forest protection and management.
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This document was last reviewed on 11/12/2008