The IAP consists of a number of discrete but interrelated streams of activities as shown in Figure 2.1. These streams are:
Within this broad framework, the process has been further broken down into a number of closely related tasks. This chapter provides an overview of the various tasks and methodologies which have been applied to meet the IAP objectives as set out in Section 1.2.1.
Section 2.2indicates the location and extent of the study areas.
Section 2.3 describes the consultative components which are a key feature of the process.
Section 2.4 lists the projects undertaken, who was responsible for their carriage and indicates where they are further discussed in this report.
Figure 2.1: Project framework
Section 2.5 describes the approach to the irreplaceability assessment which is the primary means of quantifying the conservation values of forest areas and determining the extent to which the various negotiated outcomes for forest deferral meet conservation objectives.
Section 2.6 describes the Wood Resources Study which provides the capability to assess the impact of the various negotiated outcomes for deferral of forest areas on the ongoing supply of timber to industry.
Section 2.7 indicates the means for considering the socio-economic impacts resulting from the various negotiated outcomes for forest deferral.
Section 2.8 explains the mechanisms and process steps involved in the negotiations and the form of the outcomes.