Protecting wildlife
Timber harvesting in NSW is carefully managed to protect native wildlife.
Sustainability
We manage forests sustainably, so they remain healthy and productive today and continue to regrow and thrive for the future.
Research and monitoring
Research and monitoring programs ensure forests continue to be managed sustainably.
Renewable energy
Permits have been issued for investigation of renewable energy opportunities in plantations.
Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management
State forests are managed in line with Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management principles.
Renewable timber
Grown and regrown in sustainably managed forests, timber is the most renewable building product available.
Protecting waterways
Best practice measures and ongoing monitoring ensure water quality is protected.
Certification
Forestry Corporation is certified to the Australian Standard for Sustainable Forest Management, Responsible Wood. Read more.
Climate change
Actively managed forests and renewable wood products are solutions to climate change. Find out how.
Old growth and rainforest
Old growth and rainforest are mapped and permanently protected in State forests.
2
million hectares
million hectares
certified sustainable
1
million hectares
million hectares
protected for conservation
1
per cent harvested and
per cent harvested and
regrown annually
100
plus years of