Growing a Sustainable Australia
A Collaborative Initiative Supporting The Central West NSW Forest Industry and Government
Established in May 2020, the Central West Forestry Hub was created under the Australian Government’s ‘GROWING A BETTER AUSTRALIA – a billion trees for jobs and growth’ initiative. Based in the wood processing heartlands of Oberon, Raglan, and Burraga, the Hub unites industry leaders committed to sustainable forestry. Through initiatives focused on smarter forest management, investment, and community support, the CWFH enhances environmental impact while reducing risks, shaping a greener, more resilient Australia.
Established in May 2020, the Central West Forestry Hub was created under the Australian Government’s ‘GROWING A BETTER AUSTRALIA – a billion trees for jobs and growth’ initiative. Based in the wood processing heartlands of Oberon, Raglan, and Burraga, the Hub unites industry leaders committed to sustainable forestry. Through initiatives focused on smarter forest management, investment, and community support, the CWFH enhances environmental impact while reducing risks, shaping a greener, more resilient Australia.
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Established in May 2020, the Central West Forestry Hub was created under the Australian Government’s ‘GROWING A BETTER AUSTRALIA – a billion trees for jobs and growth’ initiative. Based in the wood processing heartlands of Oberon, Raglan, and Burraga, the Hub unites industry leaders committed to sustainable forestry. Through initiatives focused on smarter forest management, investment, and community support, the CWFH enhances environmental impact while reducing risks, shaping a greener, more resilient Australia.
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Driving Forestry Excellence
Resources
Access the Hubs research reports and databases covering the existing and potential of the plantation estate.
Infrastructure
The Hub has reviewed multiple infrastructure needs in the Central West with a focus on logistics options for process inputs and finished goods relevant to the forest industry.
People
The industry is a significant employer in the region with over 1,200 jobs directly, or indirectly, related to its operation.
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Our Mission
Unlock Growth Potential
We analyse the challenges holding back the forestry sector, identifying key areas for improvement to drive greater productivity and efficiency.
Fuel Innovation and Investment
We analyse the challenges holding back the forestry sector, identifying key areas for improvement to drive greater productivity and efficiency.
Build for the Future
We analyse the challenges holding back the forestry sector, identifying key areas for improvement to drive greater productivity and efficiency.
Unlock Forestry's Potential
We analyse the challenges holding back the forestry sector, identifying key areas for improvement to drive greater productivity, efficiency and amenity.
Fuel Innovation and Investment
The Hub's work has assisted The Commonwealth in delivering programs, like the Support Plantation Establishment Program, that underpin the growth of the forestry industry in Australia.
Build for the Future
Australia's future housing needs are dependent on a growing forestry industry to deliver critical components. The Hub is supporting industry to expand operations and introduce new efficient building technologies that deliver on housing targets.
Our purpose is to develop resources to assist government and industry to grow the forest industry. By enabling the enhancement of productivity and efficiency, we ensure the region thrives while building a sustainable, resilient future.