The regulations for native forestry operations in State forests are called Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals (IFOAs). Each IFOA has hundreds of individual conditions that must be complied with on each operation.

Our interactive explainer steps through how we our detailed planning process aligns with these rules.

Timber plantations on both private land and State forests are regulated by the Plantations and Reafforestation Act 1999 and Plantations and Reafforestation (Code) Regulation 2001.

All of our forestry operations are independently regulated.

Native forestry operations are audited and regulated by the Environment Protection Authority.

Authorisation of plantations and regulation of plantation activities are managed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

We are also audited every nine months to assure compliance with the Responsible Wood standard. See our certification page for summary audits.

We monitor compliance on forestry operations and our operations are also externally audited by our independent regulators. Any compliance issues are carefully investigated and managed.

Read more about managing and monitoring compliance and compliance incidents being managed in coastal native forests.

We take our compliance and governance responsibilities very seriously.

Our commitment is to operate in a way that meets and exceeds regulatory requirements while balancing the ecological, social, and economic values of the forests we manage.

We have robust systems, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the rules and are committed to continually monitoring and improving.

We acknowledge past breaches of environmental regulations, many of which occurred over four years ago. Since 2021 we have significantly increased our focus and investment in compliance and governance including:

• Employing more resources on the ground.
• Deploying advanced smart technologies to assist field operations.
• Strengthening relationships with regulators and stakeholders to foster transparency and accountability.

Read more about managing and monitoring compliance in coastal native forests.

If you have any concerns about compliance, you may report them to the relevant regulator or contact us.