VicForests is seeking input from interested and affected parties on its updated Management of High Conservation Value (HCV) documentation. The deadline for submissions is 29 May, after which VicForests will finalise this version of the Management of High Conservation document. Source: Timberbiz
This update includes an amalgamation of the VicForests’ High Conservation Value Management Systems document and Assessment of High Conservation Values document in a single more practical document.
The key changes since previous versions, completed in 2019, are centred on the Assessment of HCV’s within VicForests’ Eastern Forest Management Unit, including:
- Changes to State government policy
- Impact of extensive wildfires in 2019/20
- Progressive implementation of new harvesting and regeneration practices
- Modernisation of the Regional Forest Agreements for Victoria.
This update is a routine process that VicForests undertakes in the event of any significant impact on its operations – such as the Summer’s bushfires – and it welcomes input from stakeholders, which will help inform how it proceeds.
VicForests is happy to receive comment on any of its public documents at any time and will consider that input in its regular updates.
If you are interested in providing a submission direct it to [email protected]
For more information on VicForests’ updated HCV assessment contact the project team on (03) 9608 9500.
