The Forest Practices Act 1985 provides that the Forest Practices Code shall prescribe the manner in which forest practices are to be conducted so as to provide reasonable protection to the environment. The Code is issued by the Forest Practices Board, after extensive consultation and public comment. The Code provides a practical set of guidelines and standards for the protection of environmental values during forest operations, in particular: soils, water quality and flow, geomorphology, flora, fauna, genetic resources, visual landscape & cultural heritage. The Code does not directly deal with utilisation standards or occupational health and safety, as these matters are addressed within other legislative and policy frameworks. The Code contains policies and practices which have been developed as a result of ongoing research and practical experience. Research and innovation by landowners, contractors and the forest industry is encouraged. The Code is kept under regular review and the results of research, field experience and public input are used to make progressive improvements so that environmentally sound, socially responsible and economically acceptable production forestry can be maintained.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
Forest Practices Board, Tasmania

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
All

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Production