The Victorian Government has been developing a new Timber Industry Strategy to provide a framework and long-term direction for the Victorian timber industry for the next twenty years. Public submissions are now being invited on the content of the draft strategy. Submissions will provide valuable input to assist the Victorian Government finalise the Timber Industry Strategy for release later in 2009.

http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/forestry/timber-industry-strategy

The Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) provides scientific advice to government in support of more profitable, competitive and sustainable Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries and enhancing the natural resource base to achieve greater national wealth and stronger rural and regional communities.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/brs

CSIRO is improving Australia's food production and farming systems to ensure food and fibre are delivered to Australians on a sustainable basis.

http://www.csiro.au...

http://www.csiro.au/science/FarmingFood.html

Forest and Wood Products Australia directs investment into research and development projects that are vital to the expansion and innovation of forest and wood product-based industries.

http://www.fwprdc.org.au...

http://www.fwprdc.org.au/

Assists the forestry industry to grow, improve and capitalise on new opportunities while protecting the environment and contributing to the prosperity and quality of life in rural and regional Australia.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/forestry

Provides information about the management of forested public land by the Forests Service in its role to balance the interests of industry, community and the environment for sustainable development. Includes specific details about the forestry industry, research, community programs and the regional divisions of the service.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenfor.nsf/Home+Page/DSE+Forestry~Home+Page?open

Describes the role and functions of the Private Forestry Unit in its promotion of the social, economic and environmental benefits of commercial trees. Provides details for prospective investors and farmers, including land capabilities, research, training, government initiatives and Farm Forestry.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/forestsindustries

Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) are 20-year plans for the conservation and sustainable management of Australia's native forests. The Agreements provide certainty for forest-based industries, forest-dependent communities and conservation and are the result of years of scientific study, consultation and negotiation.

http://www.daffa.gov.au...

http://www.daffa.gov.au/rfa

Produced every five years by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, this reprort provides a holistic view of our forest ecosystems and the communities they support.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenfor.nsf/LinkView/52BF92D03256680ACA25761F00224320A044DADB305A7076CA25748A001709F9