Forest Management and Harvesting

The forest management and harvesting industry manages and harvests forests designated for timber and fibre production, supplying renewable materials critical to housing, infrastructure and domestic manufacturing, while supporting regional, rural and remote economies.

At a glance

Manages forests and undertakes harvesting operations for timber and fibre production, balancing long‑term forest health with production, conservation and regulatory requirements.
Engages a skilled workforce across planning, operations and monitoring, including silviculture, harvesting, haulage, safety management, environmental compliance and certification activities.
Sustains productive forest landscapes over time, supplying timber and fibre used to build and maintain homes, infrastructure and essential goods.

Projects

Current

Regional, Rural and Remote VET Policy Decision Making

Vocational Education and Training Workforce Project

Completed

Attraction and Retention Guidance Project

Tree Allocation Partnerships Project

Tree Felling Project

Pathway to Tree Felling Skills Project

Ways to get involved

Industry participation helps ensure training, qualifications and workforce planning reflect real jobs and on‑the‑ground conditions.

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Governance for this industry

Our work to support this industry is guided by a Stakeholder Network that provides expert advice and connects industry priorities through Skills Insight’s governance structures. It is one of 13 Networks that guides our work. Each Network also nominates a representative and a proxy for the Stakeholder Forum.