The EPA is responsible for
regulating native forestry operations on public (Crown) land as well as native
forestry operations on private land in NSW
Forestry operations on Crown land are
managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
The terms and conditions of all
forestry operations, including logging, are set out in Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals, and apply to anyone carrying out
forestry operations in state forests and on other Crown-timber land.
NSW forest assessments
The Forestry Act 2012 provides for assessment of the natural, economic and social values of native forests and their timber resources. The NSW forest assessment process has resulted in
- detailed studies of forest resources and forest values
- over 1.8 million hectares of new national parks and more than 500,000 hectares of informal reserves being created in NSW
- security of timber supply for industry and creation of new jobs
- funding for industry development assistance and restructure
- ecologically sustainable forest management enshrined in legislation
