Forest Products Commission

Announcements

News story

13 March 2023

Fire Management and Recovery Efforts

Forest Products Commission collaborates with firefighters from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES); Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA); and community volunteer brigades to manage bushfire on the State’s pine plantations.

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News story

15 March 2023

The Forest Products Commission Launches Research Trial for the Remote Sensing of Sub-surface Rocks

The research trial to detect sub-surface rocks with remote sensing technologies is part of the Forest Products Commission's (FPC) wider aim to embrace digital forestry and elevate forest management with the application of remote sensing pathways and improved data systems.

News story

10 March 2023

Farm Forestry Assist - Grant applications now open

Farm Forestry Assist is a one-off grant for farmers and other landowners to plant pine trees on their land.

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News story

21 March 2023

Campaign Launched to Attract New Forestry Operators

The Forest Products Commission is calling for expression of interest from forestry operators.

What we do

We are responsible for the sustainable management and development of Western Australia’s forest products industry, using plantation, sandalwood and native forest products on land owned or leased by the State.

All our operations are undertaken in accordance with the Forest Management Plan 2014-2023 (FMP), which is prepared by the Conservation and Parks Commission (CPC) and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). This plan protects all old-growth forest and balances the complex values of our forests, including biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, soil and water resources, and social, cultural and economic benefits.

The FPC is committed to assisting the forestry industry to support the employment of more than 6,000 Western Australians working in timber-related industries. These industries include forest management, harvesting, primary processing and manufacturing sectors.