27Content of operational plans

27 Content of operational plans

27 Content of operational plans

(1) All operational plans required under clause 26 must include the following—

(a) a map showing—

(i) the area that is to be the subject of the proposed operation, and

(ii) the boundaries of any area in the plantation in respect of which the carrying out of the proposed operation is restricted or prohibited by this Code or the authorisation for the plantation (with the relevant restriction or prohibition identified),

(b) work instructions for the carrying out of the proposed operation that identify—

(i) the procedures required to be used in the operation, and

(ii) any restrictions or prohibitions (as referred to in paragraph (a)) required to be considered in undertaking the operation.

The instructions must be written but may include diagrams.

Note—

Guidelines concerning the preparation of operational plans are available from the Department.

(2) In addition, an operational plan that is required under clause 26(1)(c) must—

(a) identify any roads, extraction tracks, loading sites and river crossings in the plantation that are to be used in the operation, and any directional requirements for extraction, and

(b) clearly indicate any areas designated as suitable for carrying out the harvesting operation in wet weather, and

(c) note any requirements for placing slash.