August 6, 2025
Consultations are now open on the State Government’s draft Queensland Future Timber Plan.
The plan aims to ensure the State has access to the timber needed to build one million homes by 2044.
The five key areas are:
- Securing sustainable timber supply for housing, construction and infrastructure, and other industries
- Establishing supply chain competitiveness on an international scale
- Developing better regulation that the community sees benefits in
- Building and retaining a viable fit-for-purpose workforce in rural and regional economies
- Modernising and innovating the Queensland forestry and timber industry through research, development and extension
The plan aims to deliver a 25-year strategy for the forestry and timber industry, supported by a five-year action plan to guide the initial steps.
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said this was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of Queensland’s forestry and timber industries.
“The plan has been shaped by key industry leaders and now we want to hear from everyone – from timber producers, small and family businesses, manufacturers to environmental groups and regional communities,” he said.
- Submissions can be made online
