Goal

Built and natural heritage that is valued and protected

Indicator - 11.2.2.

Area of RFA old-growth forest in protected reserves and covenants

Measure of Progress - 11.2.2.1.

Area of RFA old-growth forest in protected reserves and covenants

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Baseline Measurement

In the year 1996, 850,000 hectares of the land area of Tasmania covered by old growth forest was in protected reserves and covenants.

Where does this information come from?

Forest Practices Authority, State of Forests Report

Why do we use this Measure?

Reserves and covenants should protect Tasmania’s high conservation value old-growth forests

Explanation of measure

The measure is the land area of Tasmania covered by old growth forest.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	1 million hectares
2015	1.2 million hectares
2020	to be determined