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SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) ACT 2004 - SECT 15 Contents of an allocation order

SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) ACT 2004 - SECT 15

Contents of an allocation order

    (1)     An allocation order must include—

        (a)     in relation to the timber resources allocated—

              (i)     a description of the forest stands to which the order applies;

              (ii)     references to, or details of, the extent and location of the forest stands to which the order applies;

              (iii)     a description of the total area available for harvest in each forest stand;

        (b)     a list of the activities (if any) additional to those referred to in section 13(b) that VicForests is permitted to undertake in the areas to which the order applies.

    (2)     An allocation order may include any condition, limitation, matter or specification that the Minister thinks fit.

    (3)     Without limiting subsection (2), an allocation order may include a condition, limitation, matter or specification as to the area that may be harvested during a period specified in the order.

    (4)     Without limiting subsection (2), an allocation order may include the following in relation to the preparation of a plan under section 37, or the changing of a timber release plan under section 43

        (a)     a specification as to the persons or bodies with whom or with which VicForests must consult in relation to timber harvesting operations proposed in any coupes specified in a plan;

        (b)     a condition as to the manner in which that consultation must occur.

    (5)     A specification or condition referred to in subsection (4) that relates to the changing of a timber release plan under section 43, may differ according to the kind of change proposed to be made to the plan.