Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 - SECT 18

Review of allocation of timber resources

18. Review of allocation of timber resources



(1) The Minister must review the allocation of timber resources every 5 years.

(2) The Minister may review the allocation of timber resources at any time if-

   (a)  the Minister considers that there has been a significant variation, as
        a result of fire, disease or other natural causes, in the timber
        resources in State forests which are available for timber harvesting
        in accordance with sustainable forest management; or

   (b)  there has been any significant increase or reduction in the land base
        which is zoned as available for timber harvesting; or

   (c)  the Minister considers that there has been any other event or matter
        which has a significant impact on the timber resources in State
        forests which are available for timber harvesting in accordance with
        sustainable forest management.