Breach #208 Landing operations and hauling in wet weather (Toolangi, Victoria)
On The Ground:
Log trucks are loading and hauling in wet weather
Breach Type: Alleged
Breach Rating: Major
Notification date: 16 June 2010
Notified to: VicForests
Breach Status: Notified
Breach Location: Toolangi Australia
Perpetrator: VicForests
Description:
On the 13th of June 2010 it was raining heavily, yet empty log trucks were driving into the forest at Silvia Creek Rd and full log trucks were coming out. We have 4 adult witnesses.
On the 16th of June 2010 it was raining steadily, yet loggers were active in coupes on the Kalatha Link Rd and trucks were being loaded in coupes. We have 6 adult witnesses
208.01 The forest manager has failed to enforce 2.4.5 of the Code of Forest Practice - Mandatory action - Suspension of Cartage - Mandatory Action - Roads must be temporarily closed to heavy timber harvesting traffic when persistent wet weather or road stability compromise road drainage and water quality
208.02 The forest manager has failed to enforce 2.5.3 of the Code of Forest Practice - Mandatory action - Operational Restrictions - Landing operations must be suspended when continuation would result in significant deterioration of the landing surface such as soil mixing and compaction.
Undertaking Sought:
On these dates DSE should inspect the log books of all active coupes in the Central Highlands and identify all operators that were carting and loading in the rain and wet conditions.
Accountability:
Gavin Jennings Victorian ALP Minister for Environment and Climate Change
- Minister for Environment and Climate Change
- Minister for Innovation
- Deputy Leader of the Government (Council)
Benedict Hardman Victorian ALP Member for Seymour, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Bushfire Reconstruction
Parliamentary Secretary, Community Development and Bushfire Reconstruction
Contractor:
Full Name: TBA
Business Name: TBA
Phone Number: TBA
Address: TBA
Geographic Location:
Toolangi Vic
Response:
TBA
Outcome:
Description: TBA
Penalty Points awarded: TBA