Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00219:body:0:p26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00219
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 74398–77541

recreation and tourism. In this plan, the boundary of the Forestry Area has been adjusted to:

           •      Continue to provide a sufficiently large timber resource of eucalypts and pines to meet the needs of the Norfolk Island community while reducing management and maintenance costs to the forestry operator.
           •      Allow for increased recreational and tourism use of the area.
           •      Allow for the return of areas with remnant native vegetation and high conservation value to native forest.
         Map 3 shows the revised boundary of the Forestry Zone.

         The conduct of forestry operations is subject to ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act and may only be carried on in accordance with this plan.

         Issues
           •      Forestry practices need to be undertaken safely and sustainably.
           •      Appropriate use should be made of the Forestry Area by park visitors, in a manner that does not have a significant impact on forestry operations.
           •      The mature eucalypt plantations in the Forestry Area increase the risk of wildfire on Norfolk Island.
           •      Eucalypt plantations now provide habitat to several endemic species on Norfolk Island, including the Norfolk Island green parrot, the Norfolk Island morepork owl, the Norfolk robin and other species including migratory seabirds.

         Prescriptions
2.10.1       The Director may issue a permit, contract, licence or other agreement for the harvesting of timber and land management for prescribed sections of the Forestry Area of the park, provided that the operations are conducted:

               (a)    for the benefit of the Norfolk Island community

               (b)    in accordance with the written authorisation and conditions issued by the
               Director

               (c)     subject to prohibitions, restrictions or determinations made by the Director under the EPBC Regulations

               (d)    at the cost of the forestry operator

               (e)    ensuring that all work, health and safety issues are adequately addressed (including WHS plans, risk management and incident reporting) and public liability and insurance requirements are met

2.10.2       Proposals for forestry operations will be subject to assessment in accordance with Section 4.1 – Assessment of proposals.

2.10.3       An authorised forestry operator will be the owner of all felled timber and other products obtained from the conduct of its forestry operations.
2.10.4       Areas subject to active forestry operations will be closed to public access to ensure public safety.

2.10.5       Permits may be issued for the small-scale harvest and collection of timber from the forestry area for local use.

2.10.6       Only native species may be planted in the Forestry Area.

2.10.7       Fire-breaks and forest fuel reduction in the Forestry Area will be used to reduce the likelihood of wildfire in the plantations.

2.10.8       Park visitors, commercial tour operators and other members of the public may conduct recreational and other activities in the Forestry Area of the park subject to