The Code defines the principles , policies, and practices for sustainable timber production from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) forest estate and seeks to ensure that: the forest estate is assessed and protected from loss or degradation; harvesting is planned to ensure that social, nature conservation, forest values and environmental needs are identified and provided; harvesting practices are safe, sustainable and protect the forest from damage and/or material or serious environmental harm; the forest is able to regenerate to at least maintain its productivity and biodiversity values; and research and development is applied to improve forest management and management practices. The Code supports broader forest management systems including forest: certification, planning, allocation, valuation and utilisation systems . The Code applies to the harvesting of timber products (Schedule 1) from native forests on the QPWS forest estate, where operations are conducted under the Forestry Act 1959. The Code defines the minimum standards to be applied to timber harvesting operations with consideration of efficiency, acceptable environmental impact and optimal community benefit. The Code of practice is presented in two parts: Part A - Core: Incorporating policies and principles. Part B - Schedules: Incorporating operational prescriptions.
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