NSW DPI Forestry Policy, Research and Development work to ensure that NSW has a competitive forest industry underpinned by forest resources that are accessible, healthy, bio-secure and sustainably managed.
Plantation forestry involves planting trees which may be managed for commercial timber production or environmental purposes. Plantation establishment and management operations on both Crown land (including state forests) and freehold land are regulated and supported by the department.
Regulation occurs through:
All new plantations (except for plantations of less than 30 hectares which do not otherwise require development approval) must be authorised prior to their establishment. In addition, any existing unauthorised plantations are required to be authorised prior to commencement of forestry operations in excess of 30 hectares.
Plantation Assessment Officers provide support and advice to the industry, both during the authorisation process and at other times. The authorisation process involves:
Auditing of plantations is undertaken in accordance with the principles outlined in the Regulatory Policy (PDF, 449.39 KB).
Contact NSW DPI Forestry Policy, Research & Development for advice on new plantations or if you have any concerns regarding plantation operations:
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Name | Role | Location | Phone |
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Nick Myer | Manager Authorisations and Audit | Albury | 0419 970 627 |
Brendan Groom | Plantations Assessment Officer | Coffs Harbour | 02 6650 3126 |
James Crooks | Plantations Assessment Officer | Moss Vale | 0429 774 108 |
Johanna Kempff | Plantations Assessment Officer | Wollongbar | 0419 478 277 |