The Queensland Government has opened public consultation on its draft Queensland Future Timber Plan, a long-term strategy aimed at securing a sustainable timber supply to support housing and infrastructure needs over the next two decades.
The plan outlines how the Crisafulli Government intends to ensure enough timber is available to build one million homes by 2044, with an emphasis on sustainable resource management, regional job creation, and industry collaboration.
The Queensland Government said the Future Timber Plan is expected to be co-designed, co-invested, and co-delivered in partnership with the timber industry, with the aim of supporting a reliable supply of renewable timber to meet growing demand in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
“This plan is about securing a reliable and sustainable timber supply to meet Queensland’s growing housing, construction, and infrastructure needs, all while protecting jobs and building regional economies,” said Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett.
The initiative includes a 25-year strategy supported by a five-year action plan that sets the groundwork for implementation.
It forms part of the broader Primary Industries Prosper 2050 blueprint, which targets $30 billion in primary production output by the end of the decade.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of Queensland’s forestry and timber industries and ensure there is renewable Queensland timber to build homes and deliver on our infrastructure needs,” Minister Perrett said.
Two industry roundtables have already been held to discuss how to meet growing construction demand while fostering sustainability and innovation across the forestry supply chain.
The government is encouraging a wide range of stakeholders to participate in the consultation process, including timber producers, manufacturers, small and family businesses, environmental organisations, and regional communities.
“The plan has been shaped by key industry leaders and now we want to hear from everyone,” Minister Perrett added.
