OCR does not comprehensively report on its performance and evaluate the effectiveness of its monitoring activities to drive continuous improvement.
OCR is yet to finalise its MER framework. This exposes OCR to both potential underperformance and a lack of appropriate information to support planning.
OCR aims to use a risk-based framework to conduct its complaint assessments and investigations into timber harvesting operations. However, there are operational and process gaps and limitations that impede OCR’s ability to fully implement and achieve this approach.
OCR’s use of enforcement powers is not graduated or proportionate. This is partly because OCR has not explored all options available to it and partly due to the lack of enforcement powers available to it in relation to timber harvesting.
OCR is in the process of developing and integrating its systems and tools to support decision-making on timber harvesting compliance.
Existing weaknesses in data quality and completeness mean that OCR’s key information systems and tools have some deficiencies in informing its timber harvesting compliance report assessments and investigations.
Victoria has a range of laws and regulations that govern the planning and conduct of commercial timber harvesting operations. These laws seek to ensure that harvesting is sustainable and that environmental, economic and social values of Victoria's native forests are protected for future generations.
VicForests is the state-owned business responsible for harvesting, selling and regrowing of timber. OCR regulates VicForests’ timber harvesting operations.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix G. Data sources used in this review.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix F. Gateway reviews of completed HVHR major projects.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix E. Entities’ self-assessments.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix D. Reasons why projects change.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix C. About this assurance review.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix B. Acronyms, abbreviations and glossary.