11Application for approval to undertake special species timber harvesting in future potential production forest land

11 Application for approval to undertake special species timber harvesting in future potential production forest land

(1)  Not earlier than 3 years from the commencement of this Part, a person, other than the Forestry corporation, may apply to the Crown Lands Minister for approval to undertake special species timber harvesting in future potential production forest land.

(2)  The application is to contain –

(a) a forest practices plan certified by the Forest Practices Authority under section 19 of the Forest Practices Act 1985 ; and

(b) such other matters as may be provided by the regulations.

(3)  On receipt of an application under subsection (1) , the Crown Lands Minister is to consult with the Minister with regard to the application.

(4)  On receipt of an application under subsection (1) , the Crown Lands Minister must seek advice from –

(a) the Minister administering the Forest Management Act 2013 as to whether the special species timber that is the subject of the application under subsection (1) can be supplied, at the time of the making of the application, from the permanent timber production zone land; and

(b) the Minister as to whether harvesting will be consistent with the special species management plan.

(5)  In making a determination in relation to an application under subsection (1) , the Crown Lands Minister must have regard to the information provided under subsection (2) , the advice provided under subsection (4) and the objectives for management of future potential production forest land specified in Schedule 3 .

(6)  The Crown Lands Minister may approve an application under subsection (1) subject to such conditions as may be specified in the approval or refuse to approve such an application.

(7)  The Crown Lands Minister may only approve an application under if the Crown Lands Minister is satisfied that –