Private Forests Tasmania Information

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.