New roadmap to energise oil mallee industry

A plan for the oil mallee industry to capitalise on opportunities such as the future carbon pollution reduction scheme was released in November 2008 by Forestry Minister Terry Redman.

Going casual for a cause

Every Friday, the FPC's head office staff go casual for a cause, raising over $3,000 in the last two years for various Western Australian charities and organisations.

Cleaner, greener electricity - one seedling at a time

FPC's unique partnership with Synergy is helping to lessen the impacts on the environment of prower generation, and deliver cleaner and greener power to your homes and businesses.

Forestry news

Closure for staff affected by Butyric Acid attack: “I am relieved that the events surrounding the trespass into the Forest Products Commission’s (FPC) head office have been brought to closure today,” said FPC’s General Manager David Hartley, following the appearance of the offenders at Perth Law Courts.; Read the media release...
Protesters a serious risk to safety: “Erratic and irresponsible behaviour by forest activists is causing significant risks to the health and safety of themselves and forest workers,” said Forest Products Commission South West Native Forest Manager Chaz Newman. “Protests must be conducted without resorting to dangerous and hazardous behaviour that put lives at risk.; Read the media release...

One year indicative timber harvest plan 2012: The one year indicative timber harvest plan for 2012 is now available for public comment. The plan has been prepared in accordance with the Forest Management Plan 2004–2013 and in consultation with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). The plan includes a list of native forest coupes which are scheduled to be harvested in full or in part during 2012.; View details of the plan...
Three-year (2011-2013) indicative timber harvest plan: The Department of Environment and Conservation has recently released the three-year (2011-2013) indicative timber harvest plans for the Swan, South-West and Warren regions.; The plans have been prepared in accordance with the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013 and in consultation with the Forest Products Commission (FPC).; The closing date for public comments, in writing or email, is Friday 7 December 2011.; View the harvest plans...
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Forestry facts

New online learning resource: Learning about the benefits of sustainable forest management has just been made easy with the launch of a new online educational resource. ForestLearning.edu.au offers school teachers downloadable learning resources covering more than 100 forestry topics for Years 3 to 12. The website also contains information on arranging school excursions and assists in the professional development of teachers.; Read more...