Forests are an integral part of the lives of all Australians. They provide the newspapers we read and the timber our houses are built from; they hold recreational and cultural value; and they provide environmental services that are essential for our health and well-being.

The Australian Forests website aims to provide students, educators and the general public with balanced and comprehensive information about Australia’s native and planted forests.

It provides access to comprehensive information on the ecology of forests, how these systems are managed, the resources they provide, forest-based industries and an introduction to the concept of sustainable forest management. It also provides access to state-based forest education services, useful links and publications, and ways to get involved in sustainable forest management and conservation.