Title

Forest Management Zones - Simplified View 

Alternate title

FMZ100_V_ZONE 

Resource Type

Dataset  

Supplemental Information

Relationship to other Datasets: This layer reflects planning decisions which are based on a number of other layers, primarily PLM25, base topographic layers, and a large number of more specific layers covering flora and fauna, landscape, historic sites, etc. Spatial and data content errors in these layers may affect the accuracy of FMZ100. Historic Areas and Regional parks woth Limited timber harvesting is based on a draft layer called DRAFT.FMZ_PL_HARVEST. This layer provides the correct FMZ categories and boundary. Current Design Issues: The principle reason for creation of this layer is to facilitate forest management planning. In this context, the layer must be able to support both analysis and map production. Layer design must be able to support the requirements of forest conservation planning, RFA reviews, timber release plan checking, allocation order development, and forest management decision making in general. The layer supports analysis and is used for the creation of area statements. Minimum polygon size is set at 1000 m2. From this layer, a generalised layer can be derived which is used soley for map production. The generalised map product has small SPZ and SMZ areas (< 10-20ha) not shown. . Future Design Issues: To be replaced by a FMZ100 layer with boundaries adjusted where possible to 25,000 scale land tenure boundaries. Related Documents: None Current layer design is not adequate to support planning and systematic maintenance. A major review of the layer is being undertaken, with several FMAs undergoing an updated zoning process. The FMZ attribute fields describes the use in relation to timber harvesting. GMZ - General Management zones are areas where timber harvesting is permitted SPZ - special Protection Zones are areas where excluded from timber harvesting SMZ - Sepcial Management Zones 

Status

Completed  

Time period

1988-01-01 

Spatial representation type

Vector  

Horizontal Accuracy

100m  

Code

4283 

Description

General - Victoria 

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Maintenance and update frequency

Quarterly  

Topic category

• Society
• Biota
• Farming

Use limitation

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Classification

Unclassified  

Statement

Dataset Source: Majority of datasets used in the compilation would be current corporate or other library data, or would be collected during the planning process. The majority of data would be from within DSE. Source layers that led to the creation of Forest Management Zones will be entered in the Forests Zonal library at a later stage. Public Land boundaries were tied up to the new PLM25 dataset in 2012. FMZ classification of public land (PRK, PPK, OPL, etc.) were still used and PLM categories were dissolved to FMZ categories. Overlays such as remote natural areas, natural catchment areas, wilderness zones & reference area boundaries have also been updated and classified as Conservation Parks and Reserves in FMZ100 if it falls within state forests. Dataset Originality: Primary & Derived 

Description

Collection Method: Aerial photo interpretation, Maps,Expert, interviews, Administrative process, anning decisions 

Description

Source description not available 

Classification

Unclassified