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 CSIRO Tropical Forest Research Centre is located in Atherton, Far North Queensland. It provides a research base for a number of scientists engaged in projects studying aspects of the tropical forest environment. Their work is aimed at increasing understanding of the various complex relationships of the rainforest ecology, so that communities and forest management agencies may make sound judgement decisions.

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

http://www.tfrc.csiro.au/home.html

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

Regulations for firewood type, collecting firewood and purchase of permits for each forest management area.

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

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenfor.nsf/LinkView/5C8812125D70BEE5CA257473001B5C65BF0300330360D5ECCA25747F00238C44