State native forestry

Queensland has an extensive area of state-owned native forests that are responsibly managed for timber production and other uses.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for overseeing the selective harvesting and sale of timber from these forests, while safeguarding the environment and biodiversity, and supporting regional employment and economic growth.

  • Our forests

    Queensland has areas of state-owned native forests where carefully managed selective timber harvesting can be undertaken.

  • Selective harvesting

    Selective harvesting is practiced in Queensland state.

  • The harvesting operation

    Harvesting in state forests is carefully controlled to minimise impact through the use of selective harvesting.

  • Our responsibilities

    The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for the management of Queensland’s native forest timber resources.

Last updated: 01 Nov 2023