Forests NSW

Forests NSW is a public trading enterprise within NSW Department of Primary Industries. We sustainably manage more than 2 million hectares of native and planted forests for a wide range of economic, environmental and social values to internationally recognised standards.

As the largest manager of native and plantation forests in NSW, Forests NSW is a major force in the state's timber industry which contributes nearly $1 billion to the NSW economy each year.

Forests NSW ensures the supply of timber to processing industries, offers private forestry and plantation establishment and management services, trades forest-based carbon credits, carries out land repair and mine site rehabilitation, runs nurseries, and also offers timber inspection services. Find out more about Forests NSW business services.

Forests NSW works to protect biodiversity in state forests, achieve other environmental benefits and provide community amenities - all within the framework of running a profitable business for the people of NSW. In all our actions, we are committed to adhering to the values of integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation, customer and stakeholder focus, safety and sustainability. Find out more about our corporate plans (link to Governance page)

Who we are & what we do

• Our business
  We harvest over 2.5 million cubic metres of logs and over 1.5 million cubic metres of pulpwood and other products every year ensuring the supply of timber and other products to the industry in NSW. Our business management results in a dividend paid to the State government each year. Find out more about the performance of our business.
• Sustainability
  Forest timber is a sustainable resource and part of the climate change solution. Find out more about forests and carbon. As a sustainable forest manager, we are certified to the Australian Forestry Standard. Find out more about certification.
• Safety
  Forests NSW is committed to a safe work environment for our staff, contractors, customers, stakeholders and forest users. We work towards a zero harm safety record. Find out more about our safety record for this year.
• People
  A wide range of career opportunities are available within Forests NSW. Find out more about a career in forestry.
• Community and stakeholders
  We manage forests for the people of NSW to ensure access to recreational opportunities and community participation.

Careers with Forests NSW

Forests NSW employs close to 900 individuals throughout NSW - all different, all professional, all with different skills. We have careers in many fields, including administration, timber sales and marketing, research, nurseries and of course forestry. Find out more ...