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With nearly 120 years of expertise, Raute is a global leader in technologies and services for the engineered wood products industry. We specialise in veneer, plywood, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) production solutions, helping forest owners and sawmills unlock new value from wood resources.

Our technologies integrate seamlessly with sawmill-related engineered wood product operations, creating opportunities to diversify production and capture additional value from sustainably harvested timber. Raute’s commitment to innovations ensures efficient, high-quality, and tailored solutions that meet today’s market needs.

We believe that cooperation across the entire value chain—from forest to finished product—is essential. By working closely with forest owners, sawmills, and manufacturers, Raute helps drive the development and commercialization of wood products that meet the growing demand for sustainable, low-carbon construction materials.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works to enhance Australia’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.

Our vision is a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, agricultural production and trade. We support industry to grow towards a $100 billion agriculture, fisheries and forestry industry by 2030 amid changing global market conditions.

We work with state and territory governments and industry to create and support productive, profitable, sustainable and internationally competitive Australian forest and forest products industries. This includes delivering a suite of initiatives totalling over $300 million to support Australia’s forest industries to innovate and improve the capacity and capability of the sector.

Additionally, through the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), we produce Australia’s State of the Forest Report and provide key industry research and data.

For further information, please visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/

Forestry Corporation of NSW sustainably grows and manages the ultimate renewable resource – our State forests. NSW State forests both contribute to and complement NSW’s conservation estate, delivering a range of benefits to communities, from access
for tourism and primary production, protection of cultural heritage, forest health and research, fire protection and production of renewable timber.

We manage around two million hectares of multiple-use public native forests, including coastal native forests, cypress forests and red gum forests, hardwood and softwood timber plantations.

State forests are managed to deliver multiple benefits including environmental conservation, community access and tourism, and renewable timber products. Large areas of State forest are permanently protected and around one per cent is harvested for timber
and regrown annually, with an estimated 40 million seedlings replanted or regrown each year.

Our forest management is independently certified to the Australian Standard for Sustainable Forest Management, Responsible Wood, and our operations underpin a vital and vibrant renewable timber industry in regional NSW.

Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) are integral in driving the growth, sustainability, and impact of Australia’s forest and wood products industry.

Through collaboration with members, industry, government, and researchers, FWPA strategically invests in research and development, enhances market opportunities, and promotes the environmental, social, and economic benefits of wood.

Our vision is to make wood the material of choice – renewable, versatile, and essential for a sustainable future. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and measurable outcomes, FWPA empowers the industry to adapt, grow, and thrive, ensuring long-term benefits for people, the economy, and the planet.

Forico is Tasmania’s leading private plantation forestry management company, responsible for approximately 172,000 hectares of land across the state, including:

• 88,000 hectares of globally certified plantation managed for wood fibre production, growing Eucalyptus nitens and Pinus radiata.
• 77,000 hectares of natural vegetation managed for environmental, social and cultural values.

The company is vertically integrated with facilities including Australia’s largest containerized seedling nursery and two processing mills, one with onsite port.

Forico operates with the highest levels of global certification and is recognised internationally for environmental stewardship and nature-based reporting, publishing a benchmark Natural Capital Report bi-annually. Forico has multiple projects listed in the Australian Carbon Credits Unit scheme.

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At Sustainable Timber Tasmania, we manage over 800,000 hectares of public production forests. Our role goes beyond timber harvesting — we are responsible for maintaining the health and resilience of our forests, managing them for wood production, conservation, recreation, and community access. We regenerate what we harvest and protect what we manage, supporting Tasmania’s environment, industry, and communities. Our forests provide renewable timber products while also delivering important environmental services such as carbon storage and habitat for biodiversity. Our people are passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, and they care deeply for the forests in their stewardship. As a land manager, we provide access to forests for a range of uses, from recreational activities and tourism to leases and community events. We actively engage with local communities, stakeholders, and industry to build trust, share knowledge, and foster meaningful connections. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. It guides our decisions today and shapes the legacy we leave for tomorrow. Through responsible, science-led forest management, we are committed to delivering long-term value for Tasmania with forests that remain productive, healthy, and respected for generations to come.

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Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. Our unmatched global network brings together specialised insights, expertise and services to suit the industry’s needs.

Marsh’s dedicated Pacific forestry and timber practice team understands the industry’s unique risks and challenges. This enables us to continue to advocate for improved pricing and coverage on behalf of the timber industry.

In addition to this local expertise, Marsh’s long-standing relationships in the insurance market and global buying power helps deliver value across a full spectrum of business risk.

Our forestry and timber portfolio within Australia and New Zealand serves clients right through the value chain, including sawmills, manufacturers, processors, distributors, standing timber, loggers, harvesters, transporters/haulage and all other contractors to the industry.

Marsh Pty Ltd (ABN 86 004 651 512, AFSL 238983)

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The Forest Research Institute (FRI) at the University of the Sunshine Coast leads research that connects forests, people, and industry for a sustainable future. We are shaping a forest future that is productive, climate-positive, and socially inclusive, through our Research Centres – the Tropical Forests and People Centre, the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life, The Centre for Forest Health and Resilience, The Centre for Innovative Sustainable Forestry, and The AFWI Centre for Sustainable Futures. Each Centre has an individual identity and research focus while working collaboratively for greater impact. We welcome new research students and industry collaborations. 

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From humble beginnings, 23 years ago, Technical Forest Services (TFS) has grown to become a trusted independent service provider in many aspects of Silviculture and Technical forestry fields. TFS has an enviable mix of practical forestry experience, and staff with tertiary backgrounds in forestry, science, geology, and environmental management. We are an agile and productive team where our operations and personnel now extend across QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and WA. TFS are able to tailor services to meet your needs at all levels of involvement, from full project design and oversight through to the provision of personnel.

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ForestWorks provides skills development, research and advice to support workers and improve productivity in the national forestry, timber processing and pulp and paper industries. We work with industry, unions, government and training providers to ensure that our workforces have the skills required for current and emerging needs.

ForestWorks plays a key role in aligning vocational education and training with the needs of industry, by supporting innovation, improving workforce capability, and ensuring that Australia has a skilled, adaptable, and job ready workforces across the forestry in timber supply chain.

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Australia’s $160 million+ National Research and Innovation Institute for Forest and Wood Products, AFWI is transforming the sector by uniting industry, research and government. Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan targets healthier forests, maximised wood fibre through advanced manufacturing and bioproducts, climate solutions positioning timber in the net zero transition, and engineered wood for modern housing. We deliver through national open calls, three research centres with 20+ partners, strategic partnerships, industry forums, and R&D talent development. Supported by the Commonwealth and hosted by the University of Tasmania, AFWI connects Australia with global best practice. Learn more: www.afwi.au.

ACIAR supports Australia’s national interests by investing in collaborative research and capacity-building partnerships to improve the livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farming, fishing and forestry communities in the Indo-Pacific. To achieve this, ACIAR partners bilaterally and multilaterally with governments and institutions to grow food more efficiently, increase food system resilience, improve human nutrition, empower women and girls, reduce poverty, and manage natural resources sustainably to adapt to increasing climate variability. These partnerships optimise economic, social and environmental benefits for partner countries, and contribute to the development of our international and Australian partner institutions’ research, policy and leadership capacities.

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