12 June 2025
The eighth meeting of the Forest Industries Advisory Council of South Australia (FIAC-SA) was held in Mount Gambier on Thursday 12 June 2025.
The meeting was hosted by the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Forest Industries. The Minister acknowledged the ongoing progress and achievements of the South Australian forestry industries as the state celebrates 150 years of forestry with a gala dinner on Friday 13 June 2025.
Members accepted a revised Terms of Reference to improve the functioning of the Council and discussed industry and agency-wide developments influencing the state’s forest industries, including investment by industry despite flat market conditions, and impacts of unusually dry conditions on forestry re-establishment and management operations.
Members discussed continued progress toward the delivery of priority projects under the South Australian Wood Fibre and Timber Industry Master Plan and further input to finalise the annual review of the Master Plan. Master Plan projects nearing completion include the ‘State of South Australia’s Plantation Forests’ report, and the ‘Electric Log Truck trial – Stage 2’.
Additions to FIAC-SA’s Annual Work Plan were discussed, including a forward agenda of key topic presentations to maximise FIAC-SA as an ongoing platform for the government, industry and other stakeholders to work together for the growth and development of the state’s forest industries.
The next meeting of the Council is scheduled for September 2025.