CONTENTS
 
Summary and recommendations
 
1 Introduction
1.1 Camphor history
1.2 The camphor laurel ‘problem’ in north-eastern New South Wales
1.3 Noxious weed declaration
1.4 From pest to profit
1.5 The State Forests of NSW plantation program
1.6 Northern Rivers Regional Strategy
1.7 Report format
1.8 References
 
2 The Camphor Laurel Resource
2.1 Methodology
2.2 Distribution and magnitude
2.3 Quality and variety
2.4 Implications of resource characteristics for camphor utilisation
    2.4.1 Location
    2.4.2 Terrain
    2.4.3 Stand density and tree size
    2.4.4 Growth habit
    2.4.5 Foreign objects
    2.4.6 Chemotypes
    2.4.7 Land tenure
2.5 Potential timber volumes
2.6 References
 
3 ACTION PLAN: Timber Flows
3.1 Logging, transport and milling options
3.2 Cost estimates of timber harvesting and processing at farm gate, mill and kiln,including boron treatment of the sawn product
    3.2.1 Harvesting
    3.2.2 Processing at farm gate (slabs and boards)
    3.2.3 Sawmilling at a permanent site
3.3 Mainstream infrastructure applicable to camphor laurel
3.4 The regulatory regime relevant to the harvesting of camphor laurel
    3.4.1 Native Vegetation Conservation Act 1997
    3.4.2 Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995
    3.4.3 Noxious Weeds Act 1993
    3.4.4 Replacement procedures
3.5 OH&S standards on timber harvesting sites
    3.5.1 Falling of multi-stemmed trees
    3.5.2 Falling in closed forest conditions
    3.5.3 Snigging with farm tractors
    3.5.4 Liability
3.6 Opportunities for co-operation
3.7 Other issues relevant to timber flows
    3.7.1 Operation of portable mills
    3.7.2 Contracts with land-owners
    3.7.3 Potential for stand improvement
3.8 References
 
4 MARKETING PLAN: Sawn Timber and Value-added Products
4.1 Recent camphor laurel sales history
    4.1.1 Types of products
    4.1.2 Locations of markets
    4.1.3 Inquiries for further business
4.2 Marketing fundamentals
    4.2.1 The resource
    4.2.2 The existing hardwood sawmilling industry
    4.2.3. Industry co-ordination
4.3 Marketing plan
    4.3.1 Standards and quality assurance
    4.3.2 Developing a Common Brand Name
    4.3.3 Timber properties
    4.3.4 Health issues
    4.3.5 Ecological issues
    4.3.6 Publicity
    4.3.7 Further assessment of overseas markets
    4.3.8 Co-ordination between State Forests and timber users
4.4 Camphor Oil
4.5 References
 
5 Acknowledgments
 
6 Bibliography

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