Evaluation sheets and supporting files

Biodiversity

Evaluation sheets (.docx)

Biodiversity evaluation sheet: clearance and conversion This evaluation sheet will ensure you consider Forest Practices Code provisions for biodiversity values when developing an FPP for clearance and conversion operations.

Biodiversity evaluation sheet: plantation operations This evaluation sheet is designed to make sure you take Forest Practices Code provisions for biodiversity values relevant to plantation operations (roading, harvesting and reforestation) into account when preparing an FPP. (This includes operations which involve conversion of plantations to pasture.)

Biodiversity evaluation sheet: small scale plantation and plantation thinning This evaluation sheet will ensure you consider Forest Practices Code provisions for biodiversity values relevant to plantation thinning operations; or harvesting in established plantations (where the total plantation area is less than 10 hectares)

Biodiversity evaluation sheets: native forestry This evaluation sheet will help ensure you consider Forest Practices Code provisions for biodiversity values when you prepare an FPP for native forestry operations.

Biodiversity evaluation sheet - quarries This evaluation sheet is specifically for preparing a Quarry FPP.

Supporting documents (PDFs)

Additional information to support FPA biodiversity evaluation sheets Information to guide you through using biodiversity evaluation sheets

FPA guidelines for ecological assessments These guidelines have been prepared for consultants conducting ecological surveys and preparing ecological reports for areas subject to a proposed FPP.

FPA policy on conversion and ecological assessments
The FPA has clarified the circumstances in which we can assist an FPO with ecological assessments for conversion proposals.

Raptor forms (.docx)

Raptor nest search, location and activity forms These forms may be used to report search areas, location of nest nests and/or nest activity.

Earth sciences and cultural heritage

Earth sciences and cultural heritage evaluation sheet This evaluation sheet will ensure you consider Forest Practices Code provisions for earth science and cultural heritage values when developing an FPP.

Earth sciences and cultural heritage evaluation sheet for small FPPs This is a special values evaluation sheet for FPPs of less than 10 ha.

Historical site recording form Use this form for recording  historical cultural heritage sites.

Aboriginal heritage field assessment form:
All actual or suspected sites (e.g. artefacts, unusual rock flakes, overhangs showing signs of human habitation, middens, scarred trees) should be notified using the AH Site Recording Form. This form should be sent to the Cultural Heritage Manager at the FPA for checking and recording of site data on Conserve. The FPA will ensure that the form is sent to Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania so that site data can be recorded on the TASI database. Attach photographs for FPA and AHT records - forward these as separate jpg or tif  files.

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