Media Releases 2019
VicForests' TRP and TUP Approved
24 December 2019
VicForests has today released the amended Timber Release Plan (TRP) and Timber Utilisation Plan (TUP) following the completion of its consultation period.
VicForests' Success with Responsible Wood
20 December 2019
VicForests today announced its successful nine-month Responsible Wood audit.
VicForests Strongly Rejects Allegations About Harvesting On Slopes
20 November 2019
VicForests today said that its harvesting in water catchment areas complies with relevant regulations, including complying with slope limits.
VicForests Strongly Rejects Allegations About Harvesting On Slopes (Media Release)
Listening and Supporting Victoria's Timber Industry Now Until 2030 and Beyond
14 November 2019
VicForests has met face to face with around 50 Victorian timber businesses since the Victorian government announced its plan to transition out of native timber after 2030.
Listening and Supporting Victoria's Timber Industry Now Until 2030 and Beyond (Media Release)
VicForests to support native timber sector transformation
7 November 2019
The Victorian Government's decade-long plan to end harvesting of native timber will drive VicForests to transform its business and support diversification and innovation in the native timber sector.
VicForests to Support Native Timber Sector Transformation (Media Release)
VicForests Annual Report 2019
18 October 2019
Over the year VicForests delivered a strong financial result with a net profit of $1.953 million for 2018-19, the strongest return in three years
Click Here to read the VicForests Annual Report 2019.
VicForests transforming harvest and species protection systems
7 May 2019
VicForests has completed the key first consultation phase of a revision of its harvesting methods and practices to enhance threatened species protection.
The consultative process has benefitted from input from major stakeholders, including industry, environment groups and Government.
More than 100 stakeholder organisations have been directly contacted by VicForests.
The extensive consultation is part of VicForests goal of attaining the Forest Stewardship Council® Controlled Wood standard by 2020.
Ground-breaking research find new Leadbeater's possum areas
6 May 2019
New published research has found Victoria’s Leadbeater’s possums living beyond the areas and mix of tree species so far considered their limited habitat.
VicForests and Ecology and Heritage Partners have located six new Leadbeater’s possum colonies in the Central Highlands.
VicForests releases Timber Release Plan
24 April 2019
VicForests has today released the Timber Release Plan (TRP) amendment following the Victorian Government’s release of the Allocation Order.
VicForests Chief Executive Officer Nathan Trushell said the TRP provides detail on which coupes will potentially be harvested - subject to forest protection surveys, operational assessment and stakeholder consultation.
Responsible Wood Recertification Backs VicForests
7 February 2019
VicForests has announced its successful 3-year re-certification under the Responsible Wood standard.
An audit was conducted across the business in December 2018 and recommended VicForests re-certification highlighting its thorough workplace and contractor safety standards, contractor management and continued contribution to research.
The Responsible Wood standard is endorsed by the international Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) – the largest such system in the world which covers more than 300 million hectares of forest, has 49 national members and equates to around two-thirds of the world's total certified forest area.
VicForests Supports Quilting for Those In Need
29 January 2019
VicForests is supporting Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley Inc. with a $2000 contribution toward the purchase of backing fabric, wadding and threads.
The grant, delivered under VicForests’ Community Support Program, ensures Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley can continue their vital work providing quilts to those in need.
Since 2010, Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley has provided hand-made quilts, free of charge, to local community members impacted by hardship, illness and given to very sick children at the Royal Children’s Hospital.