Harvesting Monitoring Form

Operation details

Monitoring questions

1. General

1.1. Have all previously identified issues been addressed?
1.2. Has the contractor been briefed on any FPP variations? (Use a harvest induction checklist and record form).
1.3. Have all workers been fully briefed on the FPP and signed the briefing form?
1.4. Is a copy of the certified FPP and any variations available at the operation at all times?
1.5. Are roads being maintained adequately? I.e logging machinery kept off table drains, culverts clear, road surface permits proper drainage?
1.6. Is harvesting within planned boundaries as shown on FPP?
1.7. Is appropriate machinery and harvesting system being used?
1.8. Is the Fire Prevention at Forest Operations procedure being complied with?
1.9. Native forest only: Has collectable seed been managed appropriately (supervisor notified, left in accessible/agreed location)?
1.10. For native forest partial harvest coupes, is original eucalypt species composition reflected in retained trees?
1.11. Are fuels and lubricants being stored in a location where leaks cannot enter streams either directly or indirectly through table drains?
1.12. Is operation and machinery clear of evidence of fuel or oil leaks, or spills that may cause environmental harm or present ignition risk?
1.13. Is all waste being managed and removed in accordance with FPP?

2.1. Is information available showing EMP number and coupe name?
2.2. Are operational warning signs in place?
2.3. Has the operation been free of injuries, incidents or near misses since last monitoring event?
2.3a. Have detailed reports of each incident been undertaken and provided to FT?
2.4. Have all corrective actions identified in Faller and/ or operation safety audits been resolved?
2.5. Has the contractor been managing the identification of new hazards appropriately? (Any new hazards added to FOS plan).
2.6. Have alerts / notices generated since last monitoring inspection been raised at toolbox meetings?
2.7. Has the FT representative checked for any additional safety issues?
2.7a. Where an additional safety issue has been identified, has this been raised with contractors?

3.1. Is timber being felled systematically and to FPP prescriptions? (Results of progressive harvest assessments acceptable?)
3.2. Is timber being felled to minimise damage to retained stems & is damage within acceptable limits?
3.3. Is timber being felled to minimise damage to felled product?
3.4. Is processing of timber being done in a way to maximise recovery?
3.5. Stump height acceptable? (consider rocks and terrain)
3.6. Is there at least one certified timber classification officer on site at all times?
3.7. Are the cross cutting, classification and segregation duties being performed correctly?
3.8. Has the e docket machine been synchronised within the last 7 days?
3.9. Are the appropriate log dockets being used for the operation (check certification statement)?

4.1. Are sing tracks located and managed in accordance with FPP? (Minimise, avoid drainage lines, cross drains)
4.2. Are stream crossings constructed in accordance with FPP requirements?
4.3. Are all wet weather limitations being observed?

5.1. Are landings/stockpiles/loading sites located & constructed in accordance with FPP?
5.2. Do snig tracks approach the landing/stockpiling/loading sites appropriately?
5.3. Has water flowing towards landings / stockpiles been diverted if needed?
5.4. For temporary landings, has soil been stockpiled appropriately?
5.5. Has logging residue been returned to forest or stockpiled appropriately.

6.1. Are stream side reserves clearly marked, correct width, and undisturbed by machinery?
6.2. Are class 4 streams and drainage lines being treated in accordance with the FPP?
6.3. Unless allowed in the FPP for plantations, are Stream side reserves clear of logging debris?
6.4. Are streams clear of visible evidence of sediment?
6.5. Has mud from landings / stockpiles/loading sites been prevented from entering streams?

8.1. Is restoration being done progressively?
8.2. Is restoration in accordance with FPP and effective?
8.3. Roads : surface and table drains clear, culverts undamaged and functional, road surface acceptable.
8.4. Snig tracks: stream crossings removed, cording lifted, cross drains effective and correctly spaced?
8.5. Landings: cording lifted, area adequately drained, bark and waste wood in aerated heaps clear of trees, stockpiled soil spread.
8.6. Machinery wash down procedures complied with as per FPP?

Completion status
Is the monitoring assessing a full or temporary clearance? (Switch to green if yes)
Coupe clearance granted?
General comments
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