Who we are
Private Forests Tasmania was established in 1994 as a statutory authority under the Private Forests Act (1994), and is funded primarily by the Tasmanian Government, and private forest owners through payment of the private forest service levy. Private Forests Tasmania has a Board consisting of Directors who are appointed for their practical knowledge, industry, commercial and technical expertise in forestry and reports to the Minister for Economic Development and Resources. The Board oversees strategic direction, and a staff of permanent and fixed-term officers undertakes the functions of the authority. Staff are located in Burnie, Hobart and Launceston.
What we do
Private Forests Tasmania is the only statutory authority established in Australia to specifically promote, foster and assist the private forestry sector on forestry matters. We provide strategic and policy advice to Government on private forestry issues, and represent Tasmanian private forest owners’ interests nationally.
Private Forests Tasmania works to facilitate and expand the development of the private forest resource in Tasmania in a manner which is consistent with sound forest and land management practices. This includes advising and assisting private landowners in the management of native forests and the establishment and management of plantations on private land. We work closely with private landowners and major stakeholders to develop and deliver a wide range of services to ensure sustainable forest use.
