NSW EPA officers are actively monitoring forestry operations, including checking that conditions imposed to protect the environment post bushfires are being complied with.
Additional new rules for logging
NSW EPA has imposed additional site-specific conditions for logging being undertaken in burnt state forests on top of the existing strict environmental controls that already apply through the Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals (IFOAs).
These additional conditions aim to mitigate the specific environmental risks caused by the recent bushfires at each site, including impacts on plants, animals and their habitats, soils and waterways.
NSW EPA’s role is to ensure native forestry operations comply with stringent rules.
Please note, the additional rules for timber harvesting in fire-affected areas vary from site to site.
NSW EPA can use tools under the Biodiversity Conservation Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act to address any breaches of these conditions and has regulatory powers ranging from warnings, cautions, stop work orders, fines or prosecutions to clean up notices and remediation orders.
Further information on logging in fire affected forests is available.
