Gippsland Forestry Hub

The hub focuses on driving innovation and growth in the Forest and Timber products industry by supporting plantation expansion, research and development, education and training, and employment opportunities. It also prioritises infrastructure, transport, and roading improvements while fostering strong community engagement.

The Gippsland Forestry Hub (GFHub) was established under the National Forestry Industry Plan 2018 as part of the Australian Government’s A Better Plan for Forestry and Forest Products. Governed by a steering committee of industry stakeholders, the Hub sets regional priorities and collaborates with industry, government, and key stakeholders to provide strategic planning, technical assessments, and analyses to support Gippsland’s Forest and Timber industries. Its role has now expanded to include extension services, helping inform local industries and landholders about research and innovation outcomes, including research delivered via NIFPI & AFWI.

Our Vision

Acknowledge industrial, commercial and sectoral differences of stakeholders and ensure that the primary objectives of sustainability, job creation and economic contribution are maintained and developed.

Acknowledge the importance of a sustainable, safe, productive and environmentally conscious industry that provides a sustainable future for all.

Our Objectives

The key objectives of the Hub are:

  • Analysing the constraints that affect the productivity and efficiency of the forestry sector.
  • Pinpointing opportunities for future investment in infrastructure and technology, and areas for potential expansion by forest industries.
  • Identifying and supporting business cases for the investment in new infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, ports, telecommunications and training facilities, thereby assisting forest service industries to better plan their futures.
  • Determining the potential for future plantation expansion within appropriate transport distances and near other existing sources of wood and fibre. This could include mapping potential land availability for plantations, as well as engaging with farmers, indigenous communities and other landowners to establish forestry plantings.

To learn more about the Gippsland Forestry Hub, Forestry initiatives in your area, and opportunities to get involved, please reach out to us www.gippslandforestryhub.com.au or 0429 300 716.