The Commonwealth, State and Territory governments agreed to share a vision of ecologically sustainable management of the forest estate that integrates environmental, commercial and community values and uses. These were then embodied in the National Forest Policy.
The Policy sets out broad conservation and industry goals for the management of Australia’s forests.
These goals relate to:
> Conservation;
> Wood production and industry development;
> Integrated coordinated decision making and management;
> Private native forests;
> Plantations;
> Water supply and catchment management;
> Tourism and other economic and social opportunities;
> Employment, workforce education and training;
> Public awareness, education and involvement;
> Research and development; and
> International responsibilities.
To implement this national policy, governments agreed to:
> Provide interim protection to forest areas that may be required for a Comprehensive, Adequate and Representative (CAR) forest reserve system
> Undertake Comprehensive Regional Assessments (CRAs) of environment, heritage, economic and social values of forests
> Negotiate Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) between the Commonwealth and State Governments about the long term management and use of forests in a particular region
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