Forest management zoning accountability framework

Our state forests have many values and uses. We aim to balance:

• landscape, natural, cultural and heritage values
• recreation
• amenity
• land uses, including apiculture and timber harvesting.

Allocating forest 'zones' that restrict some activities is a key way we do this.  This is to protect priority values such as:

• significant plants and animals
• vulnerable habitats
• historic sites
• recreation areas

We have used forest management zoning for many years. The Forest Management Zoning Accountability Framework 2022 is a contemporary approach for reporting on progress against its zoning targets set by the Secretary. The framework will:

• deliver greater transparency and accountability for our forest management zoning
• provide 12-monthly updates on zoning actions
• provide 5-yearly reporting of forest zoning targets

View the framework:

Forest Management Zoning Accountability Framework 2022 (PDF, 8.7 MB)
Forest Management Zoning Accountability Framework 2022 - accessibile version (DOCX, 4.1 MB)

Appendix 1 to the Forest Management Zoning Accountability Framework 2022 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Appendix 1 to the Forest Management Zoning Accountability Framework 2022 (DOCX, 3.1 MB)