Coastal IFOA forest monitoring review

What’s this about?

The Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (Coastal IFOA) sets out the rules for native timber harvesting in NSW coastal state forests. These rules have been in place since November 2019.

A monitoring program has been established to assess the ongoing effectiveness of the Coastal IFOA in delivering its objectives and outcomes. The first program framework was approved in March 2020 and extends to 2024. Get more information on the Coastal IFOA monitoring program.

The monitoring program must have a major review every five years, the first of which is due in 2024. This first review will focus on program progress and results, including trends. It will also assess the adequacy of the program and how it can be improved.

The Natural Resources Commission is undertaking the review as part of its role as the independent chair of a cross-agency Steering Committee that oversees the monitoring program.

To inform the review, we are seeking your thoughts on the first five years of the Coastal IFOA monitoring program, including any feedback on:

1. Does the monitoring program provide useful information and insights that meet your needs? If not, what are the key gaps?
2. Is the monitoring program and its findings clear and easy to understand, or can this be improved?
3. Any other ways we can improve the monitoring program?

Have your say

If you have any questions about the review or need support with lodging your submission, call: 02 9228 4844 or email: nrc@nrc.nsw.gov.au

Note: All submissions will be made public on the Natural Resources Commission’s website unless clearly marked confidential. You can also ask that your submission be anonymous. Find more details in our Submissions Policy.

Have your say by Sunday 18 February 2024.

You can submit your feedback in 2 ways.