Forestry Fair Contract Code

The Forestry Fair Contract Code 2003 was prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Forestry (Fair Contract Codes) Act 2001.

The Standard Conditions contained in the Forestry Fair Contract Code apply to all Forestry Contracts entered into for the following types of forestry operation:

1. planting trees for commercial timber production;
2. managing trees that have been planted for commercial timber production, but limited to the following silviculture activities:
   • thinning
   • pruning
   • fertilising
   • pest and weed control
   • fire and weed management;
3. harvesting trees for commercial timber production;
4. transporting timber that has been harvested for commercial purposes;
5. land clearing associated with a forestry operation specified elsewhere in this definition; and
6. road construction and quarrying associated with a forestry operation specified elsewhere in this definition.

Forestry Fair Contract Code 2003 (PDF 35.6 KB)