Nymboi-Binderay NP Nymboi-Binderay SCA Cascade SCA .

4. Harvesting Exclusions, Modified Harvest Areas and Boundary ManagementExclusion/BoundaryTyphonium sp. aff.browniiConditions1. Contractors and staff working within this plantation area must be trainedin the recognition of Typhonium sp. aff. brownii and any new locations ofthe species within the authorised area are to be preserved inaccordance with the following conditions (see attached description).2. A 50-metre buffer area shall apply to all plants or groups of plantsto be measured from the outside edge of the plant or group ofplants during their vegetative phase (i.e. has above-ground foliage)(see HPOM).3. Except for the maintenance of existing roads, operation of anymachinery that causes ground disturbance is prohibited withinTyphonium sp. aff. brownii buffer areas during its vegetative phase.4. Any other plantation operations such as hazard reduction burning,herbicide spraying, manual planting or harvesting that is likely todisturb topsoil layers must not be carried out with Typhonium bufferareas while the plant is in its vegetative phase (has above groundfoliage) and only be carried out during the dormant period which isnormally from May to the first period of good spring rain in each year(often late winter).Forest ManagementZones (FMZ)FMZ 4 – Native forest (light green on operational map) is not available forharvesting under this harvest plan. A small number of extraction tracks throughnative forest are to be utilised to access plantation from Dump 12. Use ofextraction tracks and dumps within native forest areas must comply with theTSL and EPL. The HC must assess extraction tracks and receive approval fromthe Planning Supervisor prior to use. The Crew must endeavor to minimizedisturbance within native forest as far as practicable.FMZ 5 – Hardwood Plantation – Available for harvesting in accordance with theconditions of this harvest plan (yellow and peach on operational map).RainforestSee section 8 ‘Flora, Fauna and Endangered Ecological Communities’5. Haulage Route and Contractor Travel RouteHaul RouteHaulage is planned to access the Eastern Dorrigo Way via Moses Rock Roadand the Morora Road (Lower Bobo Road).BEWARE – This haulage route is regularly used by the public (both recreationaland local traffic).The Eastern Dorrigo Way and the Morora Road (Lower Bobo Road) do not haveB-double gazettal. Therefore B-doubles are not permitted within thisoperation.All operational staff are to communicate relative location along the haulageroute using Km markers. Apply Rural Road Safety Strategy Appendix 1Communication ProcedureBroken Bridge(Crossing A)Crossing A is a timber bridge that requires re-decking. The current decking isrotten and dangerous. No vehicles are to cross this bridge until therefurbishment has been completed.Document title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 4 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

Speed Limit Non-haulage RoadsA 60km/hr maximum speed limit applies to log trucks on the gravelroad sections of the haulage route.A 20km/hr speed limit applies to all operational vehicles when passingthe Cascade township (near the intersection with the Megan-BriggsvaleRoad) as per on-site signage.There are a number of non-haulage roads as indicated on the operational map.They may be used with HC approval for forwarding provided they are drainedto the appropriate specifications. They may be used for vehicular access wherethey have been assessed by the HC prior to use, and are in a stable conditionunlikely to cause environmental harm.6. CommunityIssueConditionsRecreational access toharvesting areaFor public safety Orange Trees Road, will be closed during the period of roadingand harvesting operations.The HC must erect closure notices on all entry points to the operational area.7. InfrastructureInfrastructureConditionsAll Mapped TrailsMapped trails must be reinstated to similar or better condition to that prior toharvesting/extraction and comply with the Code. Where trails do not complywith the Code the HC, in consultation with the RS, must determine the mostappropriate maintenance work.8. Flora, Fauna and Endangered Ecological CommunitiesConditionPrescriptionKoalasThe HC and Crew must look for koalas, and evidence of koalas (scats), throughoutthe operation. The Planning Supervisor must be notified immediately if a koala isdetected within the plantation area.If a koala is located during harvesting, the inhabited tree must be marked by theHC or Crew, a 50m buffer instigated around the inhabited tree and a temporarycorridor of unharvested vegetation retained (collectively referred to as thetemporary protection zone (TPZ)) to link the inhabited tree to the nearest retainednative vegetation. Harvesting operations may then proceed around the TPZ. Whenthe koala has moved from within the TPZ, all available trees within this area maybe harvested.The impact of the plantation harvesting operation on koalas will be minimised bynot harvesting native forest adjacent to the plantation during the operation.RainforestIndicative rainforest boundaries (pink on the operational map) must be fieldverified by the HC prior to harvesting within 100m. Verified rainforest must beexcluded from harvesting.Document title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 5 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

EndangeredEcologicalCommunity (EEC)Endangered Ecological Community (EEC) ‘Lowland Rainforest in the NSW NorthCoast and Sydney Basin Bioregions’ is potentially present within thesecompartments. The HC and Crew must search for areas of this forest communityusing the indicative rainforest boundaries (pink on the operational map) as a guide.If areas are present they must be excluded from harvesting. FCNSW EECIdentification Guide to be used to identify if vegetation constitutes this EEC.Unique and SpecialWildlife ValuesThe following endangered species are known to occur within 5km of the harvestarea: Mixophyes iteratus (Giant-Barred Frog)Mixophyes balbus (Stuttering Frog)Typhonium sp. aff. browniiOlearia flocktoniae (Dorrigo Daisy Bush)Kardomia silvestris (formerly Babingtonia)Marsdenia longiloba, (Slender Marsdenia)Triplarina imbricata (Creek Triplarina)Pre-harvest field work has not identified these species within the operational area.The HC and Crew must review descriptions and diagrams of these species (seeattached) prior to commencing operations. If identified during operationalactivities the Planning Supervisor must be notified immediately and operationshalted until appropriate conditions are determined.Native Habitat TreesNative habitat trees must be retained during harvesting. Native habitat treesshould be easily identified due to the presence of hollows and their large size,compared to the surrounding plantation trees. To avoid doubt, native habitat treesdo not include crop trees or plantation ingrowth from native species.9. Protecting Soil and WaterIssueConditionsDrainage LinesThinning within the buffer zone of 1st and 2nd order drainage lines ispermitted under this plan, but harvesting must comply with the followingprescriptions:(1) No harvesting machinery is permitted to enter the 5m zone (areaimmediately surrounding either side of all drainage lines) for thepurposes of harvesting. Harvesting operations must use “reachin” techniques to harvest this area.(2) The top 200mm of soil must be dry enough to allow operationswithout risk of soil erosion to the edge of the drainage feature.(3) Directional felling must be used to prevent as much as practicablethe felling of trees into the defined channel.(4) If directional felling cannot practicably be carried out, or if treesare accidentally felled into the defined channel, the relevant treesmust be removed from the channel, unless the removal is likely tocause more than minimal disturbance to the bed and banks of thechannel.(1st & 2nd Order)Document title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 6 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

(5) If logs are removed from within a buffer zone, subject to suitableweather conditions, any disturbed area must be restored to 70%groundcover within 7 days and any furrow created by the removalof the logs must be filled or drained to prevent concentrated flowinto the drainage line.Harvesting within buffer zones must comply with conditions 16, 62-63 ofthe Plantations and Reafforestation (Code) Regulation 2001.To assist in locating drainage line features the operational map containsindicative LIDAR derived drainage features. These indicative features maybe drainage lines, depressions or neither. The Operational Map indicatesthe buffer zones for mapped drainage lines (10m for 1st and 2nd orderstreams). This prescription does not apply to mapped drainage lines thatare identified as drainage depressions in the field (see clause below).Note: Harvesting within the 5m Zone (area immediately surroundingeither side of all drainage lines) should aim to thin from above -removingthe larger treesDrainage DepressionsWithin 5m of the centre of drainage depressions trees may only beharvested if the top 200mm of soil is dry enough to avoid erosion to thefeature. Machinery within 5m of the centre of drainage depressions must:(1) Not create log furrows.(2) Minimise soil exposure by using slash, littler and other groundcover; and by using walkover extraction techniques wherepossible.(3) Prevent skewing of machinery tracks.(4) Not travel along drainage depressions.(5) Elevate the leading edge of the log when skidding.Rivers(3rd order or higher streamwith permanent flow)Drainage feature mappingSlope Limits for HarvestingMachineryAll 3rd order and higher drainage lines within the plantation will beconservatively managed as rivers with a 20m hard buffer. The crew mustidentify the boundary using GPS. No harvesting is permitted within thebuffer zone of a wetland or river (3rd order or greater drainage line).To assist in locating drainage line features the operational map containsindicative LIDAR derived drainage features and associated exclusion zones.The mapping has assessed the stream bank and exclusion conservatively.However due to the wide flat drainage features and poor Lidar coveragethere will be some errors in the mapping of exclusion zones. The HC maymeasure and approve harvesting in a mapped drainage feature exclusionwhere there is a mapping error. 30 degrees: Harvesting is not permittedCondition 59(2) of the Code, regarding the assessment of slope within themajority of the plantable area, applies to this operation.Document title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 7 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

Ground CoverAny areas of significant soil disturbance must be stabilised by the Crew toprevent soil erosion (e.g. spreading grass seed).Log DumpsRefer to Conditions 60, 61 and 61A of the CodeLog stockpile areas within native forest areas must be approved by thePlanning Supervisor prior to use and must be located so as to minimisedisturbance to understorey elements.Roading Management DuringHarvestingHC is responsible for monitoring road and crossing drainage duringhaulage.Wet Weather HarvestingRefer to Condition 64C of the Code.Indicative areas suitable for wet weather harvesting are marked on theoperational map (yellow with brown dots).Crew is responsible for implementing automatic closures and followingnotified closures.HC is responsible for ensuring crew notified when notified closure is lifted.Extraction TracksRefer to Condition 64A and 64B of the Code.Crew is responsible for progressive drainage of extraction tracks.10. Drainage Line Crossing ApprovalsCrossingConditionsSeveral drainage line crossingpoints have been identifiedduring planning and areshown on the HPOMWhere practical extraction routes must avoid drainage line crossings.Slash crossings must be used to cross drainage lines and depressions, butonly if there is no water flowing in the channel or depression.The HC must assess indicative drainage line crossing points and determinethe most suitable location. The HC must authorise the use of drainagelines crossings prior to use.Harvesting machinery must cross drainage lines at authorised crossings asper conditions 37-41 the Code.11. Required DocumentationDocumentConditionsPlantations andReafforestation Regulation2001 (Code)FCNSW staff and Crew must hold a copy of the Code onsite and ensurethe operation remains compliant.Document title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 8 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

12. Operational Plan Briefing:PersonRoleA briefing of this operational plan was conducted byNature of BriefingDate13. Acknowledgement of Briefing: I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the plan documentsNameand that I have been briefed on the conditions of the Plan. I understand the operational controlrequirements as outlined in the plan and take responsibility for the implementation of plan conditionsrelevant to my responsibilitiesRoleSignatureDateDocument title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 9 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

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Operational lsRecord: Daily activities (eg tree marking, dump 2); Condition 5.2 of TSL items - EEC locations, rocky outcrops, koalascats, feed tree identification etc), discussions with stakeholders/neighbours/ site visitors; areas of impenetrableunderstorey; unviable areas not marked, non-conformances; harvesting issues identified, twice weekly road andcrossing drainage checksDocument title: Plantation Harvest and Haul PlanVersion No.: 2Page 11 of 11Harvest Plan no.: 9017102Approval Date: 2/05/2018Expiry Date: 2/05/2019Warning: a printed copy of this document may be uncontrolled. Please verify this is the latest version prior to use.

ROADING PLAN –Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, Compartments D 531 534 535 536FORESTRY CORPORATION OF NSW – NORTH EAST REGIONROADWORKS PLANWild Cattle Creek State Forest;Compartments 531, 534, 535 & 536ASSOCIATED HARVEST PLAN NO: JN 9017102CertificationPrepared by:Senior PlannerSIGNATURE ON FILEDate:2/5/18SIGNATURE ON FILEDate:2/5/18SIGNATURE ON FILEDate:2/5/18Bob AspdenReviewed by:Senior PlannerAndrew KemsleyReviewed by:Planning SupervisorMatt KinnyRoad Works and Operational Expenditure Approved by:A/Roading managerSIGNATURE ON FILEDate:2/5/18Tamara CampbellDuration of Approval:The above approval is valid until 12 months from date of signature.Contents1. Cover Page2. Operational Map3. Costings4. Roadworks Plan Text/Prescriptions/Road and crossings work sheets5. Locality Map6. Safety Plan HAMEEP7. Harvesting Plan8. Harvesting Notification List (Operations Team Leader and Roading Supervisor Only)1

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ROADING PLAN –Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, Compartments D 531 534 535 5361. ObjectivesRoadworks are required to service plantation harvesting operations within the abovecompartments. These compartments are scheduled for harvest in mid 2018.The operational map shows the location of the proposed works.Attachments: Financial Analysis Spreadsheet gives full details of costs, benefits, material &plant requirements.2. Specifications and Legal ConditionsThis operation must comply with: Standard Operating Procedures for Native Forest Operations on the North Coast. Licence Conditions issued by Forestry Corporation of NSW under the Forestry Act (2012). State Forests of NSW Forest Practices Code - Part 2 Timber Harvesting in Native ForestsFebruary 1999 and Forest Practices Code Part 4 Forest Roads and Fire Trails (February 1999). Integrated Forestry Operations Approval issued under part 5B of the Forestry Act 2012 (IFOA)including the associated licences:- Threatened Species Licence issued under the Threatened Species Conservation Act (1995).Fisheries Licence issued under section 220ZW of the Fisheries Management Act 1994.- This operation is a non-scheduled operation under the Environment Protection Licence issuedunder section 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. Roading andharvesting operations are licensed. All EPL conditions will apply to roading operations. Technical Guidance Notes for Roadworks. State Forests of NSW Forest Practices Code - Part 1 Timber Harvesting in Forests NSWPlantations 2005 and Forest Practices Code Part 4 Forest Roads and Fire Trails (February 1999). Plantations and Reafforestation Act (1999). Plantations and Reafforestation (Code) Regulation (2001), subject to the conditions described inAttachment 1 of the Authorisation for the timber plantation.3. Special ConditionsFeatureConditionsThreatened SpeciesA number of Typhonium sp. individuals have previously been identified asoccurring adjacent to Dump 5 Trail (south of Dump 5 – see HPOM).Operators to minimise disturbance to road verge in these areas.Giant-Barred frogs have been identified adjacent to Crossing A (woodenbridge). Operators to minimise disturbance to road verge in this area.A number of other endangered species have been identified as potentiallyoccurring within the operational area. All operators are to use the speciesdescriptions and diagrams in the appendix of this plan to identify anyendangered species.The Dorrigo Daisy Bush Road Maintenance Protocol must beimplemented when conducting roadworks within the operational area.Roading Co-ordinator must mark area in the field that requires DorrigoDaisy Bush Road Maintenance ProtocolSafety Issues(includes hazards,public use of roads)Crossing A is a timber bridge that requires re-decking. The current deckingis rotten and dangerous. No vehicles are to cross this bridge until therefurbishment has been completed.Roads TraversingNative ForestTrees 20cm DBHOB must not be removed during roadworks outside theauthorised plantation area. Despite this, dangerous trees & stags over20cm DBHOB should be removed (where safe to do so). The RoadingCoordinator must record the date, DBHOB, risk & location of unsafe tree orstag.3

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Harvest Plan Operational Map Projection: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_56 Datum: GCS_GDA_1994 . BT 1 97 BBT 1997 BT 1 98 BBT 1997 BT 1 97 BG 2 0 BG 1 98 BT 1 9 FG 1965 BT 2 0 BBT 1997 FG 1965 BBT 1998 BT 1964 FG 1964 FG 1967 FG 1963 FG 1965 BG 1 97 FG 1964 BBT 1997 . 529 516 557 Map Sh ets: 1:100,00