State of the Forest Report 2008

This is the second Victorian State of the Forests Report. The information in this report complements Victoria’s State of the Environment Report 2008, Catchment Condition Report 2007, and the State of the Parks Report 2007. Together, these provide a clear picture of the major issues surrounding the management of our natural resources and will help to ensure that Victoria’s environment is protected for future generations.

Victoria’s forests are important and treasured natural assets. They provide habitat for many native flora and fauna species and form some of our most spectacular landscapes. Forests provide a wide range of wood and non-wood products, clean water resources, and play a vital role in the mitigation of climate change. Forests are places where Victorians head to work and play, and are culturally and spiritually significant to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike.

 A key objective of Victoria’s sustainable forest management is to protect and enhance the health and diversity of our forests, whilst ensuring they continue to provide a range of social and economic benefits for Victorian communities. For this to be achieved, it is essential that the management of our forests is supported by the best possible information. Victoria’s State of the Forest reporting makes a significant contribution to the knowledge required for
 informed management decisions. I encourage you to read this report, to learn, and to share in the successes, the challenges and the ongoing improvements we are striving to achieve for the forests of Victoria.

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