The TRP is regularly reviewed and updated where coupes are added, subtracted or amended. This usually occurs once a year, however it may be updated more regularly if it has been triggered by an exceptional circumstance, such as a major bushfire.

Coupes proposed to be added to the TRP have undergone initial planning and assessment processes by our expert planners who consider a range of factors including type and quality of timber, demand, and forest biodiversity and cultural values.

After these considerations, a proposed TRP amendment of new coupes, including roads, is prepared. Coupes that have been harvested and successfully regenerated or are no longer required are removed from the proposed TRP.

The proposed changes to the TRP then goes out for public consultation to give stakeholders the opportunity to submit comments.

Public consultation on proposed changes to the TRP

Public consultation and stakeholder feedback on the proposed changes to the TRP is an important part our planning process. During the consultation period we seek coupe-specific feedback on matters that should be considered in deciding whether to include specific areas in the plan or as part of more detailed planning undertaken prior to commencement of activities in the proposed new areas.

For example, coupe-specific feedback may relate to:

• timing of harvesting operations
• haulage routes
• proximity of proposed harvesting to private property or public use areas
• identification and protection of forest values within specific harvesting sites.

After the consultation period, public feedback is considered and any proposed changes adapted as appropriate. This may also result in relevant coupe-specific comments being recorded against the coupe to be considered again during our detailed operational planning phase.