Standards and Guidelines for Sustainable Management of Indigenous Forests
Table of Contents
- STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS FORESTS
- PREAMBLE
- INTRODUCTION
- Criterion 1: Indigenous forests are managed in accordance with approved & registered Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Plans & permits
- Criterion 2: Retain & Enhance Natural Values
- Criterion 3: Maintaining the ability of the forest to provide non-diminishing harvests
- Criterion 4: Retain & Enhance Soil & Water Quality
- Criterion 5: Maintain Forest Health & Protect the Forest
- Criterion 6: Maintain the Full Range of Amenities
- Criterion 7: Forests are Monitored & Records are Maintained
- Criterion 8: Compliance With Other Legislation
- References
- Glossary of Terms
- Appendix 1 - Linking Tables Matching Benchmarks in the MAF Standards & Guidelines to Key Provisions in the Forests Act 1949
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