Tackle climate change with wood

“In the long term, a sustainable forest management strategy aimed at maintaining or increasing forest carbon stocks, while producing an annual sustained yield of timber, fibre or energy from the forest will generate the largest (climate change) mitigation benefit.” IPCC 2007 Fourth Assessment Report, Mitigation of Climate Cyhange, UNEP & WMO

It's less than 0.5% of the total South West forest estate

Each year less than 0.5 per cent of the 2.24 million hectares of native forest estate in WA’s South West is sustainably harvested in small mosaic pockets dotted throughout the region, similar to a patch work quilt. Every hectare of native forest that is harvested is regenerated.

Environmentally sustainable and commercially viable

Working with forest industries to maximise the utilisation of a renewable resource; supporting local communities and regional employment; while returning a dividend to the State of Western Australia.

Forestry news

Quality timbers go under the hammer: A wide range of unique native timbers will go under the hammer at the Forest Products Commission specialty timber auction at the Harvey Mill from 10.00 am this Saturday, 26 May 2012.; Read the media release...
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...
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Forestry facts

Better for the environment: Timber is a valuable tool in Australia’s efforts to combat climate change and environmental issues. By using renewable timber resources, your carbon footprint is reduced and you create greater demand for renewable, sustainable timber products. Not only that, the carbon captured by the timber you use is locked up in it for its life and more trees to capture carbon will grow in its place.; Read more...