Our region

South East NSW is known for its native forests which extend from the top of the coastal range to the coastline. Forests of note include the spotted gum forests between Narooma and Nowra and its stringybark-messmate and ash forests in the south and west. 

Industry employment is concentrated in wood processing facilities in areas located near Nowra, Narooma and Eden. Pine plantations have been grown since the 1920’s around Bombala to meet Australia’s growing demand for softwood timbers and these plantations continue to supply wood and wood products today.

Forestry in the South East produces an estimated $720 million in gross revenue and 2,230 jobs for local communities. 

Source:

Economic Contribution Study of the NSW hardwood timber industry

Ernst & Young, for the North East NSW Forestry Hub

14 February 2023

South East Forestry Hub region

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Our forests

Forests cover 60% of the land area in the South East Forestry Hub region.

Half of our forests are within national parks and conservation reserves. Thirty percent of our forests are privately owned, and sixteen percent are managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW for multiple uses which includes conservation, recreation and wood production.

About us

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Forestry resources

Access reports for those working in forestry in the South East.