Resources for forest landowners

Private forest landowners are sometimes confused about what options they have for the management of their forests. In order to make management decisions easier for private landowners, the FPA has gathered together the information relevant to vegetation management here. The PFT website is also a useful resource.

Resources available:

Flowchart for landowners to determine whether forestry activities are possible or not upon certain classes of land

A practical guide for planning approvals

Information on clearing and convsersion of land (February 2008)

Threatened native vegetation. This include information on how to identify threatened native vegetation and what you can do if they are found on your property

A short outline of the forest practices system (brochure version)

A short outline of the forest practices system (A4 printable version)

Notice of advice to applicants and landowners regarding forest practices plans

You can download the The Forest Practices Code here or buy it from some Service Tasmania outlets.