ENVIRONMENT
OUR VISION
The vision of the Forest Products Commission is to be a leader in achieving an environmentally sustainable and commercially viable forest products industry providing economic and social benefits to the people of Western Australia.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
In setting objectives and implementing strategies to achieve its vision the Commission, in conjunction with other relevant authorities and private land owners, will:
- apply the principle of sustainable forest management in all native forest operational activities in accordance with appropriate State and national standards;
- apply the principle of sustainable plantation management, including contributing to global carbon cycles, in accordance with appropriate State and national standards;
- seek opportunities where plantations can be used as a tool for the enhancement of the environment by abating environmental problems;
- provide opportunities for producing renewable energy sources;
- participate in activities that contribute to regional natural resource management;
- comply with all relevant laws, regulations and other external and internal prescribed requirements in management operations;
- implement and maintain comprehensive environmental management systems, compatible with internationally recognised standards, that include a continuous improvement approach, a monitoring and audit system, regular reviews of environmental performance and an effective reporting system;
- identify the environmental impacts of operations and set objectives and standards to keep potentially significant impacts to acceptable levels, including the prevention of pollution, minimising waste and reducing energy consumption;
- clearly define environmental responsibilities and train staff and contractors in good environmental management practices; and
- communicate with internal and external stakeholders on environmental issues and performance.
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