Forest Products Commission

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is a Statutory Corporation and reports to the State Government through the Minister for Forestry. The FPC is governed by the Forest Products Act 2000, the Forest Products Amendment Act 2022 and the Forest Products Regulations 2020.

The FPC operates within the broader Government Policy Framework and contributes to achieving the State Government’s goals by working with other Government departments and stakeholders to facilitate a vibrant and enduring forestry industry. It contributes to Western Australia’s forest products sector using forest products from land owned and managed by the State or from other approved clearing activities.

In addition to establishing and managing the State’s softwood plantation estate, the FPC also supports forest health outcomes through managing ecological thinning activities in accordance with the Forest Management Plan (FMP) 2024-2033. Increasing focus is also being placed on supporting Aboriginal economic development through the sandalwood industry and using newly established softwood plantations to sequester carbon and generate revenue through registered carbon projects.