From the chief executive
From the Autumn 2008 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
Our tenth Seeing Report was released in December 2007, and I am thrilled to say that it was once again well-received by our customers, staff, forest users and other stakeholders. Sustaining all forest values now and into the future is a challenge for responsible forest managers across the globe. Forests NSW is proud to lead the way in sustainable forest management and take our reporting to the community very seriously.
This Bush Telegraph edition also demonstrates the social benefits our State forests provide to the community. The Highland Fling mountain bike marathon again raced through the State forests of the Southern Highlands, while our State forests on the North Coast played a part in training exercises for the defence force. The construction and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities used by the community could not be managed without the efforts of the volunteer programs.
Our environmental responsibilities for fire management and control are demonstrated by staff improving their mapping and navigation skills and through the hazard reduction burn of our urban-based Cumberland State Forest .
Though this summer has brought hot weather, it was kind in providing the state with much needed rain. Staff were prepared and trained ready to combat any unpredictable bushfire that may have entered our pine plantations and native forests around the state, but have enjoyed the season of respite.
Nick Roberts - Chief Executive
