Sustainable Harvesting

Sustainability is fundamental to VicForests operations.

We sustainable harvest, sell and regrow timber from Victoria’s State forests under a mandate from the Victorian Government.

VicForests has been certified under the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme since 2007. Our operations are independently audited on a regular basis.

Whenever we harvest timber, we do so in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, strategies, agreements and legislation. Our planning process is extensive, with a particular focus on conservation values.

And all work is undertaken by highly-skilled, highly-qualified foresters.

Each tree we harvest is replanted and regrown with the original species. We apply extensive protections for native flora and fauna, as well as protecting waterways and soils.

Native forestry in Victoria is a sustainable industry making use of a renewal, desirable product. Timber is used for flooring, furniture and other high-end uses, and supports thousands of jobs.