Queensland timber plantation 2020 strategy released
Source: Queensland. Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland. Media Release
"The Queensland Government released for consultation the Queensland Timber Plantation Strategy 2020 which sets out the way forward for the industry post the sale of Forestry Plantations Queensland (FPQ). Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin said the strategy signals a fundamental change of role for the government from direct ownership of timber plantations, to one of leadership and direction-setting.
The strategy features five key planks:
improved land-use planning framework for timber plantations
supportive legislative and policy frameworks
facilitating new investment in timber plantations
targeted industry development support
strengthening community support for timber plantations."